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Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's Literary Legacy: 8 Books that Enriched Indian Political History

Sejuti Roy
Posted on 08 Aug 2024
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Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, former Chief Minister of West Bengal, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
While widely recognised for his political influence, Bhattacharjee was equally revered for his deep involvement in literature and the arts, leaving a lasting imprint on Bengal's educational and cultural landscape.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, former Chief Minister of West Bengal and a key figure in the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the age of 80. 

While widely recognised for his political influence, Bhattacharjee was equally revered for his deep involvement in literature and the arts, leaving a lasting imprint on Bengal's educational and cultural landscape.

Bhattacharjee hailed from a family with strong literary ties. Iconic poet Sukanta Bhattacharya was his father's cousin. An alumnus of Presidency College, Kolkata, he earned a BA (Honours) degree in Bengali Literature. In fact, in the early part of his career, Bhattacherjee joined Adarsh Shankha Vidya Mandir school as a teacher.

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An accomplished writer and translator, Bhattacharjee's works found a dedicated readership over the years. Especially during Bengal's Durga Puja celebrations; where it is a tradition to set up book stalls outside prominent pandals, his books consistently ranked among the bestsellers.

8 Books by Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee that Will Make You Think

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's legacy is marked not only by his illustrious political career but also by his significant contributions to Bengali literature, culture and history.

Last updated on 08 Aug 2024
03:59 PM
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