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Mamata Banerjee
Indian politician
- Born:
- January 5, 1955, Calcutta [now Kolkata], West Bengal, India (age 69)
- Founder:
- Trinamool Congress Party
- Political Affiliation:
- Trinamool Congress Party
Recent News
May 16, 2024, 4:52 AM ET (The Indian Express)
‘She has lost her credibility… ploy to stay alive in national politics’: Adhir on Mamata’s ‘INDIA bloc support’ remark
May 16, 2024, 3:08 AM ET (The Indian Express)
In 24 hours, Mamata Banerjee goes from ‘outside support’ to INDIA bloc to ‘very much part’ of Opposition alliance
May 15, 2024, 7:10 AM ET (The Hindu)
Elections 2024 May 14 Highlights: Election Commission operating under Modi's directions, says Mamata Banerjee
May 14, 2024, 2:58 PM ET (The Indian Express)
Rallying Point | Union Home minister Amit shah in bengal: ‘Give BJP 30 seats, TMC govt will fall’
May 14, 2024, 1:23 AM ET (The Indian Express)
BJP to fall short of 200-seat mark, INDIA Bloc to get over 300 seats: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee (born January 5, 1955, Calcutta [now Kolkata], West Bengal, India) is an Indian politician, legislator, and bureaucrat who served as the first female chief minister (head of government) of West Bengal state, India (2011– ). Banerjee grew up in a lower-middle-class part of south Calcutta (now Kolkata), and her father died when she was young. Still, she was able to go to college, eventually earning several degrees, including a bachelor’s in law and a master’s in arts from the University of Calcutta. She became involved with politics while still in school, joining the Congress (I) Party in West ...(100 of 599 words)