Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal, he was a leading figure in the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 2000 to 2011.
Bhattacharjee was born in Kolkata in 1944. He studied Bengali literature at Presidency College and then worked as a teacher. He joined the CPI(M) in 1966 and was elected to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in 1977. He served in various ministerial positions in the Left Front government before becoming Chief Minister in 2000.
Bhattacharjee was a controversial figure, but he was also widely respected for his commitment to social justice and his efforts to modernize West Bengal. He oversaw a period of economic growth and development in the state, and he also introduced a number of progressive social reforms.
Bhattacharjee is survived by his wife, Meera, and their daughter, Suchetana.
Family Background:
Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was born into a family of intellectuals and revolutionaries. His father, Suresh Chandra Bhattacharjee, was a professor of Bengali literature, and his mother, Nilima Bhattacharjee, was a social worker. His cousin, Sukanta Bhattacharya, was a famous revolutionary poet.
Bhattacharjee’s family background instilled in him a strong sense of social justice and a commitment to public service. He was drawn to the Communist Party of India (Marxist) because of its ideology of equality and its opposition to oppression.
Legacy:
Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was a complex and controversial figure, but he was also a significant figure in Indian politics. He served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for 11 years, and during that time he oversaw a period of economic growth and development. He also introduced a number of progressive social reforms.
Bhattacharjee’s legacy is mixed. He is praised by some for his achievements as Chief Minister, while others criticize his economic policies and his handling of the Naxalite insurgency. However, there is no doubt that he was a major figure in West Bengal’s history, and his contributions will be debated for years to come.
At present he is ill and is in the hospital now responding to a somewhat normal physical condition. Since Saturday, he has been admitted to the hospital at the age of 80.
