Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was a popular Indian politician and former member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
Buddhadeb had a long political career of over five decades.
Mr. Bhattacharjee had served as the 7th Chief Minister of West Bengal from 2000 to 2011.
Buddhadeb's long political career made him one of India's Longest-serving Chief Ministers.
Bhattacharjee was famous for his clear and relatively open policies regarding business.
He faced heavy protest over land acquisition. Also, allegations of violence against protesters. All these became the reason for his loss in 2011.
The 2011 loss ended the 34 years rule of the Left Front in West Bengal. It was the longest-serving democratically elected communist government in the world.
The iconic leader and former Chief Minister of West Bengal passed away in the morning of 8 August, 2024 at the age of 80.