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Banerjee was born in Kolkata (formerly called Calcutta), West Bengal, to a Bengali Hindu family.<ref>https://newleftreview.org/issues/ii70/articles/kheya-bag-red-bengal-s-rise-and-fall </ref> <ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2014/may/11/Political-Eclipse-of-Once-Formidable-Brahmins-611064.html</ref>Her parents were Promileswar Banerjee and Gayetri Devi.<ref>https://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-whod-have-known-mamatas-5-years-younger/20120125.htm</ref> Banerjee's father, Promileswar died due to lack of medical treatment, when she was 17. | Banerjee was born in Kolkata (formerly called Calcutta), West Bengal, to a Bengali Hindu family.<ref>https://newleftreview.org/issues/ii70/articles/kheya-bag-red-bengal-s-rise-and-fall </ref> <ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2014/may/11/Political-Eclipse-of-Once-Formidable-Brahmins-611064.html</ref>Her parents were Promileswar Banerjee and Gayetri Devi.<ref>https://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-whod-have-known-mamatas-5-years-younger/20120125.htm</ref> Banerjee's father, Promileswar died due to lack of medical treatment, when she was 17. | ||
In 1970, Banerjee completed the higher secondary board examination from Deshbandhu Sishu Sikshalay. She received a Bachelor's degree in History from Jogamaya Devi collage.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20110726210012/</ref> <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20110425225124/</ref> Later,she earned her master's degree in Islamic history from the University of calcutta.<ref>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/nation-world/15-facts-about-mamata-banerjee-that-you-probably-dont-know/education/slideshow/52465489.cms</ref> This was followed by a degree in Education from Shri Shikshayatan Collage and a law degree from Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law Collage, Kolkata.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20100726145746/http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok10/mp52.htm</ref> | In 1970, Banerjee completed the higher secondary board examination from Deshbandhu Sishu Sikshalay. She received a Bachelor's degree in History from Jogamaya Devi collage.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20110726210012/</ref> <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20110425225124/</ref> Later,she earned her master's degree in Islamic history from the University of calcutta.<ref>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/nation-world/15-facts-about-mamata-banerjee-that-you-probably-dont-know/education/slideshow/52465489.cms</ref> This was followed by a degree in Education from Shri Shikshayatan Collage and a law degree from Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law Collage, Kolkata.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20100726145746/http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok10/mp52.htm</ref> | ||
She also received an honorary doctorate from the [[Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology]], [[Bhubaneswar]].<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Odisha-varsity-to-confer-doctorate-on-Mamata/articleshow/16443132.cms</ref> She was also honoured with a Doctorate of Literature (D.Litt.) degree by [[Calcutta University]].<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/india/mamata-banerjee-to-receive-d-litt-degree-calcutta-hc-to-hear-pil-today-5020036/</ref> | |||
Banerjee became involved with politics when she was only 15. While studying at the [[Jogamaya Devi College]], she established [[Chhatra Parishad Unions]], the student wing of the [[Congress (I) Party]], defeating the [[All India Democratic Students Organisation]] affiliated with the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist).<ref>https://magazine.outlookindia.com/story/a-fire-dweller-at-the-kiln/282724</ref> She continued in the [[Congress (I) Party]] in [[West Bengal]], serving in a variety of positions within the party and in other local political organisations. | |||
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Revision as of 09:53, 29 March 2021
Mamata Banerjee (Bengali: মমতা বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়) (born 5 January 1955) is the current Chief Minister of the Indian state of West Bengal. She is the first woman Chief Minister of the state. She is also the founder and chairperson of the Trinamool Congress.[2][3] Mamata Banerjee is also the Minister for Home, Health and Family Welfare, Land and Land Reforms, Information and Cultural Affairs, Hill Affairs, Minority Affairs and Madrassah Education, Agriculture, Power and Personnel and Administrative Reforms departments.[4][5][6][7] She is a good orator. Her followers call her "Didi" (meaning the elder sister).
Mamata Banerjee has defeated the 34-year-old the Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Front government in West Bengal. That government was the world's longest-serving democratically-elected communist government.[8][9][10]
In the past, she was the Minister of Railways twice, Minister of Coal once, and Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and Women and Child Development once in the cabinet of the Government of India.[11]
Early life and education
Banerjee was born in Kolkata (formerly called Calcutta), West Bengal, to a Bengali Hindu family.[12] [13]Her parents were Promileswar Banerjee and Gayetri Devi.[14] Banerjee's father, Promileswar died due to lack of medical treatment, when she was 17. In 1970, Banerjee completed the higher secondary board examination from Deshbandhu Sishu Sikshalay. She received a Bachelor's degree in History from Jogamaya Devi collage.[15] [16] Later,she earned her master's degree in Islamic history from the University of calcutta.[17] This was followed by a degree in Education from Shri Shikshayatan Collage and a law degree from Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law Collage, Kolkata.[18]
She also received an honorary doctorate from the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar.[19] She was also honoured with a Doctorate of Literature (D.Litt.) degree by Calcutta University.[20]
Banerjee became involved with politics when she was only 15. While studying at the Jogamaya Devi College, she established Chhatra Parishad Unions, the student wing of the Congress (I) Party, defeating the All India Democratic Students Organisation affiliated with the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist).[21] She continued in the Congress (I) Party in West Bengal, serving in a variety of positions within the party and in other local political organisations.
References
- ↑ Kolkata Dakshin (Lok Sabha constituency)
- ↑ "Council of Ministers - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India". Government of India. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
- ↑ "Mamata Banerjee sworn in as West Bengal chief minister". Archived from the original on 2012-10-03.
- ↑ Special Correspondent. "News / National : Key Ministers in Mamata's Cabinet". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2011-05-21.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2011-05-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ Our Special Correspondent (1999-03-01). "The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Frontpage | Mamata keeps key slots". Telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2011-05-21.
- ↑ "Mamata allots portfolios, keeps key ministries - Politics News - IBNLive". Ibnlive.in.com. 2010-02-03. Retrieved 2011-05-21.
- ↑ BBC News (13 May 2011). "BBC News - India: Mamata Banerjee routs communists in West Bengal". Archived from the original on 13 May 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
- ↑ "Indian state election expected to end Kolkata's 34-year communist rule". The Guardian. London. April 18, 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-10-03. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- ↑ "The woman taking on India's communists". BBC World News. April 15, 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-10-03. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- ↑ "Detailed Profile = Km. Mamata Banerjee". Government of India. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
- ↑ https://newleftreview.org/issues/ii70/articles/kheya-bag-red-bengal-s-rise-and-fall
- ↑ https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2014/may/11/Political-Eclipse-of-Once-Formidable-Brahmins-611064.html
- ↑ https://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-whod-have-known-mamatas-5-years-younger/20120125.htm
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20110726210012/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20110425225124/
- ↑ https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/nation-world/15-facts-about-mamata-banerjee-that-you-probably-dont-know/education/slideshow/52465489.cms
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20100726145746/http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok10/mp52.htm
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Odisha-varsity-to-confer-doctorate-on-Mamata/articleshow/16443132.cms
- ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/india/mamata-banerjee-to-receive-d-litt-degree-calcutta-hc-to-hear-pil-today-5020036/
- ↑ https://magazine.outlookindia.com/story/a-fire-dweller-at-the-kiln/282724
Other websites
- Official biographical sketch in Parliament of India website Archived 2010-05-03 at the Wayback Machine
- Official Party website Archived 2010-07-31 at the Wayback Machine
- Profile: by BBC News dated 13 May 2011
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lalu Prasad Yadav |
Minister of Railways 2009–2011 |
Succeeded by Dr. Manmohan Singh (pro tem) |
| Preceded by Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee |
Chief Minister of West Bengal 2011–present |
Incumbent |