Chief Ministers of West Bengal: India comprises numerous states, among which West Bengal holds significant historical and strategic importance. When the British arrived in India, they prioritized the capture of Bengal due to its important role.
Over time, Bengal has witnessed commendable development, largely attributed to the dedicated efforts of its politicians. This article will look into the notable contributions of the Chief Ministers who have guided West Bengal towards progress and prosperity.
List of Chief Ministers of West Bengal From 1947 to 2024 |
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SL.No | West Bengal CM | Tenure | Party |
1 | Bidhan Chandra Roy | 26 January 1950 - 1 July 1962 | Indian National Congress (INC) |
2 | Prafulla Chandra Sen | 9 July 1962 - 28 February 1967 | Indian National Congress (INC) |
3 | Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee | 1 March 1967 - 21 November 1967 | Bangla Congress (United Front) |
4 | Prafulla Chandra Ghosh | 21 November 1967 - 19 February 1968 | Independent (Progressive Democratic Front) |
President's Rule | 20 February 1968 - 25 February 1969 | N/A | |
5 | Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee | 25 February 1969 - 16 March 1970 | Bangla Congress (United Front) |
President's Rule | 19 March 1970 - 2 April 1971 | N/A | |
6 | Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee | 2 April 1971 - 28 June 1971 | Bangla Congress (Democratic Coalition) |
President's Rule | 29 June 1971 - 20 March 1972 | N/A | |
7 | Siddhartha Shankar Ray | 20 March 1972 - 30 April 1977 | Indian National Congress (Progressive Democratic Alliance) |
President's Rule | 30 April 1977 - 20 June 1977 | N/A | |
8 | Jyoti Basu | 21 June 1977 - 5 November 2000 | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
9 | Buddhadeb Bhattacharya | 6 November 2000 - 13 May 2011 | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
10 | Mamata Banerjee | 20 May 2011 - Present | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) |
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