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Mamata Banerjee
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- Born 05 January 1955
- Age 70
- Birth Place Calcutta, (now, Kolkata, ),, West Bengal India
- Profession Politician, Painter, Poet
- Political Party All India Trinamool Congress, (1998-present)
- In Office Minister Of Railways 22 May 2009 - 19 May 2011, Minister Of Coal 9 January 2004 - 22 May 2004, Minister Of Mines 9 January 2004 - 22 May 2004, Minister Of State For Human Resource Development 1991-1993, Cabinet Minister (without Portfolio) 8 September 2003 - 8 January 2004, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 1991-2011
- Residence 30-B, Harish Chatterjee Street, Kolkata
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Mamata Banerjee BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 09 Feb 2025
Mamata Banerjee, the firebrand leader and Chief Minister of West Bengal, is set to play a pivotal role ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India. As the leader of the All India Trina...
Mamata Banerjee PERSONAL LIFE
| Education | University of Calcutta |
POSITIONS HELD BY Mamata Banerjee
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of the 8th Lok Sabha | 31 December 1984 - 27 November 1989 |
| Member of the 10th Lok Sabha | 20 June 1991 - 10 May 1996 |
| Member of the 11th Lok Sabha | 15 May 1996 - 4 December 1997 |
| Member of the 12th Lok Sabha | 10 March 1998 - 26 April 1999 |
| Member of the 13th Lok Sabha | 10 October 1999 - 6 February 2004 |
MAMATA BANERJEE NEWS
ED raids on I-PAC have only strengthened TMC and Mamata Banerjee
January 10, 2026 2:58 pm
For the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP was counting on the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as its saviour. When that appeared to fail, the BJP has now reverted to its tried-and-tested technique of using central agencies for political battles, as we saw this week
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Express View on ED and TMC clashing in West Bengal: It should not be Your Agency versus My Police
January 10, 2026 12:49 am
The Opposition should certainly call out the weaponisation of Central agencies by the BJP-led political establishment, just as the BJP did when the CBI was called a “caged parrot” during the UPA regime. But Mamata Banerjee's methods risk undermining her own cause
Return of Mamata Banerjee the 'street fighter': Why TMC sees political advantage in ED face-off
January 10, 2026 8:45 am
While Trinamool Congress insiders say the central agency’s actions have provided it with a rallying point before the Assembly polls, BJP and CPM continue to target Bengal CM, say her actions constitute a “penal offence”.
'This is democracy, not BJP’s private property': Mamata Banerjee hits streets as TMC-ED faceoff over I-PAC raids turns physical
January 09, 2026 7:11 pm
The Chief Minister led a protest march in Kolkata, joined by senior TMC leaders and party workers, to register opposition to the ED raids.
ED vs Mamata: Central agency, TMC file counter petitions in Calcutta High Court over I-PAC raids. Here's what they claimed
January 09, 2026 3:53 pm
The ED petition, a copy of which is with The Indian Express, has 12 points which the central agency wants the Calcutta High Court to consider in connection with the I-PAC raids.
Bengal standoff: TMC goes to court seeking return of data, state files FIR against ED
January 10, 2026 6:31 am
The ED had searched 10 premises associated with I-PAC, four in Delhi and six in Kolkata, including the residence of its director Pratik Jain, in connection with a money laundering case linked to the coal smuggling scam.
How the 5-hour Mamata-ED drama unfolded – from Loudon Street to Salt Lake
January 09, 2026 4:05 am
Before her, Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma reached Jain’s residence around 11.45 am. And by noon, Banerjee was there as she rushed into the house.
ED raids on I-PAC: BJP accuses Mamata of ‘destroying evidence’, CPI(M) demands her arrest
January 10, 2026 10:26 am
Congress’s Adhir questions Trinamool chief’s ‘selective outrage’ on ED raids
‘Case should be registered against Bengal CM,’ say Opposition parties after Mamata Banerjee rushes to I-PAC office, director’s residence amid ED raids
January 08, 2026 6:49 pm
Mamata Banerjee went to I-PAC Director Pratik Jain’s residence and told media persons that she took away files since ED was trying to get her party’s internal documents and candidates’ list.
MAMATA BANERJEE PHOTOS
Amid Covid crisis, Bengal casts vote in penultimate poll round
April 26, 2021 8:08 pm
Voting for the penultimate phase is being held at 12,068 polling stations. At least 796 companies of central forces have been deployed.
'Modi'fied masks on display at BJP's Bengal rally
April 13, 2021 10:56 am
Narendra Modi during BJP rally took shots at Mamata Banerjee for her provocative remarks and highlighted how BJP supporters have been attacked.
Bengal, Assam see brisk voting in second phase of Assembly polls
April 01, 2021 4:35 pm
After days of high decibel campaigning by political parties, voting for the second phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam is currently underway.
Mamata Banerjee in hospital for injuries to her ankle, right shoulder, neck
March 11, 2021 12:39 pm
Sources said the Election Commission has sought a report from West Bengal Chief Secretary Allapan Bandyopadhyay, its general observer Ajay Naik and special police observer Vivek Dubey on the incident by 5pm Friday.
Mamata Banerjee: A brief history of Didi's political career
March 05, 2021 10:34 pm
Born in a Bengali family in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee started her political career with the Congress (I) during the early 1970s.
Mamata Banerjee rides pillion on electric scooter in protest against rising fuel prices
February 25, 2021 6:34 pm
With a placard protesting against the petrol price hike hanging around her neck, helmet-clad Banerjee waved at people on both sides of the road during the five-km-long journey from Hazra More to the state secretariat.
After Modi's Visva-Bharati address, Mamata's show of strength at Santiniketan
December 29, 2020 7:34 pm
Mamata Banerjee, during a rally in Bolpur, branded Visva-Bharati VC Bidyut Chakrabarty as a "BJP man", and said that he plans to destroy the rich heritage of the hallowed institution by "importing divisive and communal politics inside its campus".
Scenes from last day of August lockdown in West Bengal, violators taken to task
August 31, 2020 5:15 pm
Normal life was affected across West Bengal on Monday, the last day of the month, with most people preferring to remain indoors and vehicles staying off the roads, as a total lockdown was enforced across the state.
A week on, anti-CAA protests at Kolkata's 'Shaheen Bagh' continues to gather steam
January 15, 2020 5:26 pm
While at each of these places there were about 500 protesters,at Park Circus seven point crossing the protesters numbered around 2,000 at 3 pm,their strength only increased with time,said a senior traffic official,adding that traffic had to be rerouted at different places.
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MAMATA BANERJEE VIDEOS
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar Writes To West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
June 22, 2020 7:18 pm
Row Over West Bengal ”Military Coup” Issue Escalates: Who Said What
June 22, 2020 7:19 pm
Keystrokes: Bengal Political League
March 20, 2016 4:29 pm
West Bengal becoming safe haven for bomb-makers: BJP
January 22, 2016 7:45 am
New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Siddharth Nath Singh on Friday said West Bengal is becoming a safe haven for bomb makers under Mamata Banerjee's leadership. Reacting to the Birbhum blast, another BJP leader Sambit Patra accused Banerjee of misgovernance and encouraging illegal activities.
No one is safe in West Bengal: Rajnath Singh
January 21, 2016 12:02 pm
Barasat (WB) Jan 21 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday addressed a rally at Barasat in West Bengal. Addressing the rally, he said no one is safe in West Bengal. The Malda incident was not a small incident and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should consider the matter seriously. They should make it clear that who was responsible for the incident.
TMC should stop taking advantage of communal tensions: Naqvi
January 17, 2016 7:25 am
New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday took a dig at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after posters praising West Bengal were seen in New Delhi on Sunday. He said that instead of pasting posters in the national capital, Trinamool Congress (TMC) should paste them in Malda or in places where communal clashes are taking place. He added that TMC should stop taking advantage of communal tensions.
Ghulam Ali felicitated in Thiruvananthapuram
January 15, 2016 5:46 am
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 15 (ANI): Kerala felicitated Pakistan's legendary maestro Ghulam Ali, two days after he performed in Kolkata. Ali was presented with an award by a socio-cultural organisation and Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and other leaders were also present. Ali will be performing in Thiruvananthapuram city on Friday and in Kozhikode on January 17. He expressed happiness on performing in Kerala during his maiden visit to the state. Indian classical singer, Pandit Vishwanath, will also perform with Ali on Friday. He was all praise for the Pakistani singer, calling him the king of ghazals. Ali, the 75-year old renowned singer, performed with his son Amir Ali in Kolkata on January 12 and was felicitated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Malda incident will backfire on Mamata Govt.: Naqvi
January 14, 2016 7:58 am
New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday said that the communal card would no longer help the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the upcoming polls in West Bengal, adding that the Malda incident will backfire on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee government.
Mamata responsible for Malda rampage: BJP
January 11, 2016 4:58 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Holding West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responsible for the Malda rampage, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Siddharth Nath Singh on Monday hit out at the state government for the detention of a three-member fact-finding team of the BJP at the Malda Railway Station. Singh said that when a three-member delegation of BJP goes to Malda to know what the facts are on the ground, they are detained at the Malda station.
