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West Bengal Chief Minister

West Bengal is a state located in the eastern part of India, bordered by Bangladesh to the east, Nepal and Bhutan to the north, and the Indian states of Sikkim, Assam, Bihar, and Odisha to the west and south. The capital city of West Bengal is Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta), which is also the largest city in the state.

List of Chief Ministers of West Bengal

Name	Tenure
Prafulla Chandra Ghosh	15 August 1947 - 22 January 1948
Bidhan Chandra Roy	23 January 1948 - 25 January 1950
Bidhan Chandra Roy	26 January 1950 - 1 July 1962
Prafulla Chandra Sen	9 July 1962 - 8 February 1967
Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee	1 March 1967 - 21 November 1967
Prafulla Chandra Ghosh	21 November 1967 - 19 February 1968
President's Rule	20 February 1968 - 25 February 1969
Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee	25 February 1969 - 16 March 1970
President's Rule	19 March 1970 - 2 April 1971
Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee	2 April 1971 - 28 June 1971
President's Rule	29 June 1971 - 20 March 1972
Siddhartha Shankar Ray	20 March 1972 - 30 April 1977
President's Rule	30 April 1977 - 20 June 1977
Jyoti Basu	21 June 1977 - 5 November 2000
Buddhadeb Bhattacharya	6 November 2000 - 13 May 2011
Mamata Banerjee	20 May 2011 - Present

The Chief Minister of West Bengal is responsible for the overall administration of the state, including the implementation of policies and programs, law and order, and maintenance of public services. The current Chief Minister of West Bengal is Mamata Banerjee.

The Chief Minister plays a key role in the state budget process, including the allocation of funds for different departments and programs. He or she develops and implements plans for the overall development of the state, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, and industry.

Overall, the Chief Minister of West Bengal plays a crucial role in the governance of the state, ensuring that policies and programs are implemented effectively and efficiently for the benefit of the people of the state.

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Swapan Dasgupta gets finance as West Bengal govt distributes portfolios among newly sworn-in ministers

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 10, 2026, 14:22 (IST)

'Rulers have become killers': Mamata fumes over attack on nephew Abhishek Banerjee; BJP hits back

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 30, 2026, 19:13 (IST)

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked with stones and shoes in West Bengal's Sonarpur while visiting families affected by post-poll violence. Opposition parties, including the Congress and Samajwadi Party, condemned the incident, accusing the BJP of orchestrating the attack. The BJP denied involvement, attributing the incident to local anger.

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee skips Bengal CID’s third notice in signature ‘forgery’ case

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 09, 2026, 21:26 (IST)

Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee has once again skipped the state CID's summons in a signature forgery case, citing prior engagements in Delhi. This marks the third instance of the Trinamool leader avoiding the agency's questioning. A CID team had previously visited his residence to serve the latest notice.

Woman arrested for video ‘offering beef to Bengal CM’

Jun 03, 2026, 02:00 (IST)

'30 lakh fake accounts': West Bengal govt orders SIT probe into Lakshmir Bhandar scheme

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 01, 2026, 15:03 (IST)

west bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a special investigation team and money laundering probe into alleged fake Lakshmir Bhandar accounts. He revealed approximately 30 lakh accounts were fraudulent, with men also receiving benefits under the previous TMC government. The Chief Minister emphasized this action to prevent illegalities in future welfare schemes.

Puri rejoices as Bengal govt decides to remove ‘dham’ from Digha temple name

Jun 09, 2026, 21:50 (IST)

Objection Was Never About The Shrine: Sambit Patra

‘Jaldi jaldi bhago nahi toh…’ : Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari warns illegal Bangladeshis, seeks fast deportation

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 26, 2026, 16:55 (IST)

west bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari urged authorities to expedite the deportation of alleged illegal Bangladeshi nationals gathered at the Hakimpur checkpoint. He emphasized the state's 'detect, delete and deport' policy, aiming to remove infiltrators and protect Indian citizens.

CBI takes Rath murder mastermind Gyanendra to Bengal from Mau jail

Jun 08, 2026, 00:37 (IST)

West Bengal to sign MoU for Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY implementation on June 8

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 07, 2026, 23:07 (IST)

West Bengal is set to join the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) as the 36th state/UT. An MoU signing on June 8 will bring Rs 5 lakh annual health cover for secondary and tertiary care to eligible families.

‘Nobody listens to Didi’: BJP MLA Shankar Sikdar on Mamata Banerjee losing grip on party

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 07, 2026, 20:28 (IST)

BJP leaders claim the Trinamool Congress is collapsing, with Mamata Banerjee losing control as party members act independently. This follows the arrest of former TMC MLA Saokat Molla. BJP also questions the INDIA bloc's unity due to internal disagreements. Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee asserts support from 58 MLAs, seeking a leadership role for Mamata Banerjee.

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces Cabinet expansion; 35 ministers to be sworn in at Nabanna

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 31, 2026, 17:47 (IST)

west bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari revealed a significant cabinet expansion, with 35 ministers set to be sworn in on Monday at Nabanna. This reconstitution of the state's Council of Ministers follows the people's verdict, marking the formation of a full-fledged elected nationalist government. Governor R. N. Ravi will administer the oaths at 11 a.m.

CM adviser meets Tolly reps

Jun 10, 2026, 00:13 (IST)

'Rahul Gandhi mein consistency ki kami hai': Posters targeting Congress pop up across Delhi as INDIA Bloc meets today

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 08, 2026, 11:04 (IST)

Posters targeting the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, appeared on multiple roundabouts in New Delhi ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting on Monday. The posters highlighted past statements by Opposition leaders against the Congress MP.

'Leaving with my head held high': Mamata aide Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 05, 2026, 16:48 (IST)

Complaint filed against Mamata Banerjee in Siliguri over alleged remarks on Sanatana Dharma

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 26, 2026, 22:11 (IST)

A complaint has been filed against former west bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee at Siliguri's Cyber Thana. A lawyer alleges Banerjee made statements that hurt religious sentiments concerning Sanatana Dharma. The complaint seeks legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for criminal intimidation, defamation, and hurting religious feelings. Preliminary procedures are now underway.

Youth clubs: Social purpose or just a political tool?

Jun 04, 2026, 23:03 (IST)

'Completely false': Yusuf Pathan says neither TMC chief nor any other leader asked him to resign on Mamata's behalf

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 06, 2026, 22:12 (IST)

Abhishek Banerjee hospitalised after Sonarpur attack; Mamata Banerjee visits him in hospital

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 30, 2026, 20:06 (IST)

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee faced an attack in Sonarpur. Locals reportedly threw stones and eggs at him. His aunt, Mamata Banerjee, visited him in the hospital. She accused the BJP of orchestrating the incident. Videos of the protest have emerged online. TMC leaders claim the BJP aimed to disrupt Banerjee's outreach.

The Digha temple name change that Mamata Banerjee resisted and Bengal's new BJP govt accepted

TNN / Jun 09, 2026, 20:07 (IST)

West Bengal's new BJP government has removed the term 'dham' from the Digha Jagannath temple, fulfilling a year-long demand from Odisha. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the change following a request from Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, calling the previous TMC government's naming a disrespect to Sanatan culture.

Watch: Police visit TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence; officials call it 'routine exercise'

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 25, 2026, 17:52 (IST)

Kolkata Police visited Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's residence, citing a routine exercise and removing security equipment. This follows notices from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation regarding alleged unauthorized construction at properties linked to Banerjee, including his official home. Banerjee has accused the BJP of political vendetta over the civic action.