List of Chief Ministers of West Bengal
Country
INDIA
State
Statehood
26 January 1950
Total Districts
23
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West Bengal is a state located in eastern India, known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse cuisine, and intellectual history. The state has a rich history, with several famous figures such as Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda hailing from the region.
West Bengal is known for its unique culture, which is a blend of Hindu, Muslim, and British influences. The state is famous for its festivals, including Durga Puja, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the state.
| S.No. | CM Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prafulla Chandra Ghosh | 15 August 1947 - 22 January 1948 |
| 2 | Bidhan Chandra Roy | 23 January 1948 - 25 January 1950 |
| 3 | Bidhan Chandra Roy | 26 January 1950 - 30 March 1952 |
| 4 | Bidhan Chandra Roy | 31 March 1952 - 5 April 1957 |
| 5 | Bidhan Chandra Roy | 6 April 1957 - 2 April 1962 |
| 6 | Bidhan Chandra Roy | 3 April 1962 - 1 July 1962 |
| 7 | Prafulla Chandra Sen | 9 July 1962 - 28 February 1967 |
| 8 | Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee | 1 March 1967 - 21 November 1967 |
| 9 | Prafulla Chandra Ghosh | 21 November 1967 - 19 February 1968 |
| 10 | *President Rule* | 20 February 1968 - 25 February 1969 |
| 11 | Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee | 25 February 1969 - 16 March 1970 |
| 12 | *President Rule* | 19 March 1970 - 30 July 1970 |
| 13 | *President Rule* | 30 July 1970 - 2 April 1971 |
| 14 | Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee | 2 April 1971 - 28 June 1971 |
| 15 | *President Rule* | 29 June 1971 - 20 March 1972 |
| 16 | Siddhartha Shankar Ray | 20 March 1972 - 30 April 1977 |
| 17 | *President Rule* | 30 April 1977 - 20 June 1977 |
| 18 | Jyoti Basu | 21 June 1977 - 23 May 1982 |
| 19 | Jyoti Basu | 24 May 1982 - 29 March 1987 |
| 20 | Jyoti Basu | 30 March 1987 - 18 June 1991 |
| 21 | Jyoti Basu | 19 June 1991 - 15 May 1996 |
| 22 | Jyoti Basu | 16 May 1996 - 5 November 2000 |
| 23 | Buddhadeb Bhattacharya | 6 November 2000 - 14 May 2001 |
| 24 | Buddhadeb Bhattacharya | 15 May 2001 - 17 May 2006 |
| 25 | Buddhadeb Bhattacharya | 18 May 2006 - 13 May 2011 |
| 26 | Mamata Banerjee | 20 May 2011 - 25 May 2016 |
| 27 | Mamata Banerjee | 26 May 2016 - 4 May 2021 |
| 28 | Mamata Banerjee | 5 May 2021 - Incumbent |
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