Mamata Banerjee
TMCChief Minister of West Bengal
Mamata Banerjee, popularly known as "Didi," is the Chief Minister of West Bengal and founder of the Trinamool Congress. She is known as a grassroots leader, having fought against Left Front's 34-year rule. She's won three consecutive assembly elections in West Bengal.
Political Career Timeline
Born in Kolkata, West Bengal
Joined Indian National Congress; student politics in Kolkata
Elected to Lok Sabha for first time from Jadavpur
Became Union Minister in Narasimha Rao government
Split from Congress over Bengal politics
Founded All India Trinamool Congress
Won West Bengal; ended 34-year Left Front rule; became CM
Re-elected as CM of West Bengal
Won West Bengal 3rd time despite BJP pressure
TMC wins 29/42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal
Key Policies & Initiatives
Controversies & Scrutiny
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Post-poll violence in West Bengal – BJP workers allegedly attacked
Narada sting operation involving TMC leaders
Saradha chit fund scam linked to TMC politicians
Arjun Singh TMC defection and political violence allegations
Positions Held
Political Relationships
Awards & Recognition
Declared Assets
As per latest election affidavit (ADR data)
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All India Trinamool Congress