Ex-WB CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was a communist who meant business

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who died at the age of 80, was a prominent CPI(M) leader and twice the chief minister of West Bengal. He attempted to industrialize the state through private investment, resulting in varied outcomes. His tenure saw both high expectations and political upheaval, culminating in the end of the 34-year Left regime.