Birthdate: July 8, 1914
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kolkata, India
Died: January 17, 2010
Jyoti Basu was a notable Indian Marxist theorist, communist activist, and politician recognized for his prominent role in the Communist movement. He notably served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for an unprecedented duration from 1977 to 2000, establishing him as the longest-serving chief minister in India’s democratic history. As a founding member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Basu held key positions within the party, including membership in the Politburo. Furthermore, he was a respected member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly for 11 terms.
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