Former Chief Minister of Bengal and veteran communist party leader, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, passed away at the age of 80. His family confirmed the news on Thursday.
Details of His Passing
- Time and Place: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passed away at his residence in Ballygunge, Kolkata, at 8:20 am.
- Survived By: He is survived by his wife Mira and daughter Suchetana.
Confirmation and Reactions
- CPI(M) Confirmation: The news was confirmed by Mohammed Salim, the state secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
- Chief Minister’s Reaction: Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her sadness over Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s sudden demise. She tweeted her condolences to his family and CPI(M) party members.
Health Issues
- Health Problems: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee had been battling age-related health issues for a significant period and had been hospitalized several times in recent years.
- Public Life: His ailments led him to stay away from public life.
Political Career
- Tenure as Chief Minister: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee served as the Chief Minister of Bengal from 2000 to 2011, succeeding Jyoti Basu.
- End of Tenure: He was the last Left Chief Minister of Bengal, losing the 2011 Assembly elections to Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC), which ended the Left’s 34-year rule in the state.
- Major Events: His tenure was marked by demonstrations over land acquisition for industries, led by Mamata Banerjee.
Later Years
- Stepping Down: In 2015, he stepped down from the CPI(M) politburo and central committee, and three years later, he resigned from the party’s state secretariat.
- Public Appearance: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee mostly stayed away from public events in his later years, residing in his government flat in South Kolkata. His last public appearance was before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections when he surprised party workers by arriving at a rally with oxygen support.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Where did Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee pass away?
- A. Delhi
- B. Mumbai
- C. Kolkata
- D. Chennai
- Who confirmed the news of Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s death?
- A. Mamata Banerjee
- B. Jyoti Basu
- C. Mira Bhattacharjee
- D. Mohammed Salim
- How old was Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee when he passed away?
- A. 70
- B. 75
- C. 80
- D. 85
- Which political party did Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee belong to?
- A. Trinamool Congress
- B. BJP
- C. CPI(M)
- D. Congress
- Who succeeded Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee as Chief Minister of Bengal?
- A. Jyoti Basu
- B. Mamata Banerjee
- C. Mohammed Salim
- D. Suchetana Bhattacharjee