Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was a prominent Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, here are some things to know.
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Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was born on March 1, 1944, in Kolkata, He was deeply influenced by the Leftist & joined CPI(M) in 1966.
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He served as the Minister for Information and Cultural Affairs in the Left Front government of West Bengal from 1987 to 1996.
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Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee became the Chief Minister of West Bengal in 2000, succeeding Jyoti Basu. He held the position until 2011.
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One of the most defining aspects of Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's tenure was his push for industrialization in West Bengal.
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Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's government faced a major electoral defeat in the 2011 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.
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Chief Minister, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee gradually retreated from active politics, citing health issues.
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His tenure as Chief Minister is remembered for both the ambitious industrialization efforts and the controversies that came with them.