Jyoti Basu
Jyoti Basu was a prominent Indian communist politician and a key figure in the Communist Party of India (Marxist). He served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1977 to 2000, making him the longest-serving chief minister in Indian history. Basu played a significant role in establishing the first elected communist government in India and was instrumental in promoting land reforms and social welfare initiatives in the state. His leadership was marked by efforts to maintain a secular and democratic framework in West Bengal, and he was known for his pragmatic approach towards governance. Despite his party's decline in recent years, Basu's legacy continues to influence leftist politics in India.
Born on Jul 08, 1914 (111 years old)
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United Kingdom:
Jyoti Basu was among the opposition leaders jailed during the Emergency.
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Bangladesh:
Jyoti Basu was among the leaders in the Indian delegation after the 1971 war.
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Bangladesh:
Jyoti Basu, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, mentioned that he entered politics after reading 'Pather Dabi'.
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Pakistan:
Jyoti Basu described the party’s refusal to accept the challenge of ruling the country as a historic blunder.
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