Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of West Bengal, a state in eastern India. She founded the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) party in 1998 to challenge the long-standing rule of the Communist Party in the state. Known for her grassroots approach and strong persona, she became the first woman to lead West Bengal in 2011. Banerjee focuses on development, social welfare, and empowerment of the marginalized, while her leadership has been marked by both significant support and controversy. She is a prominent figure in Indian politics and often addressed as "Didi," meaning elder sister in Bengali.