Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee: Communist who wooed capital for industry

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, a former West Bengal chief minister, passed away at 80, noted for prioritising industrialisation over strict Marxist ideology. His tenure marked the end of a 34-year Left Front rule in 2011, as Mamata Banerjee's TMC capitalised on anti-land acquisition protests to oust his administration. He leaves behind his wife and daughter.
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