The quiet disappearance of the Bengali bhadralok
I grew up in Kolkata at a time when public life carried a certain dignity. Politics was not merely a contest for power; it was also an exercise in restraint, language, and moral posture.
I grew up in Kolkata at a time when public life carried a certain dignity. Politics was not merely a contest for power; it was also an exercise in restraint, language, and moral posture.
The ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata resonated at the condolence meeting for former Chief Minister of West Bengal and prominent Left leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee.
The week that just went by was dominated by news of boiling, burning Bangladesh. The steady stream of reports flowing in from across the border was interrupted with the news of the death of Buddhadeb Bhattacharya.
In the letter to Mira Bhattacharjee, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) highlighted how pragmatic a politician her late husband was.
On the day of former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee last journey today, a social media post by former MP, Kabir Suman had stirred up controversy.
As the mortal remains of former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee were brought out from the Peace Heaven mortuary for his last journey and the cortege started towards the Assembly premises
The former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee could have been saved if he was rushed to a hospital in time. Unfortunately, he was against being admitted in a hospital.
Veteran communist Leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who was the second and last chief minister of the 34-year-long Left Front rule in West Bengal, passed away at the age of 80.
Erstwhile Left Front chief minister and veteran communist leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, a man of rare integrity in politics, lived through both dreams and disillusionments.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed profound grief over the passing of former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee. He prayed for peace for the departed soul and strength for the family to endure the huge loss.
