Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Passes Away

Former West Bengal Chief Minister, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, passed away at his Kolkata home at the age of 80. He was suffering from age-related ailments. Bhattacharjee, who served as Chief Minister from 2000 to 2011, is survived by his wife Mira and daughter Suchetana.

Former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee died on Thursday at his Kolkata home, CPI(M) state secretary Mohd Salim announced.

Bhattacharjee, who was suffering from old age-related ailments, was 80 years old at the time of his death.

He served as the chief minister of the state from 2000 to 2011 and is survived by his wife Mira and daughter Suchetana.

(With inputs from agencies.)