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Why is Mamata Banerjee famous?
She founded the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC or TMC) in 1998 after separating from the Indian National Congress, and became its first chairperson. She is often referred to as Didi (meaning elder sister in Bengali). Banerjee previously served twice as Minister of Railways, the first woman to do so.
Who is Banerjee?
Banerjee or Bandyopadhyay is a surname of Brahmins originating from the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. Its variants include Bannerjee, Banerji, Banerjea, Banerjie, Bonnerjee, and Bandopadhyaya.
What is the symbol of TMC?
Founding. After being a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) for over 26 years, Mamata Banerjee quit the INC and established the AITC in 1998. The official election symbol of the AITC is Jora Ghas Phul (two flowers with grass). In the 1998 Lok Sabha polls, TMC won 7 seats.
Who is the CM of Bengal?
Sworn in on 20 May 2011, Trinamool leader Mamata Banerjee is West Bengal’s incumbent chief minister, the first woman to hold the office. She was subsequently voted to power in 2016 and 2021 assembly elections.
When was Mamata Banerjee Railway Minister?
List of Railway Ministers
№ | Name | Term of office |
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29 | Mamata Banerjee | 15 March 2001 |
(27) | Nitish Kumar | 22 May 2004 |
30 | Lalu Prasad Yadav | 22 May 2009 |
(29) | Mamata Banerjee | 19 May 2011 |
What is the gotra of Bhattacharjee?
Bhattacharjee Surname User-submission: A Bengali Kulin Brahmin surname of the Jatukarna Gotra/clan.
When was BJP founded what is its symbol?
Bharatiya Janata Party | |
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Founded | 6 April 1980 |
Split from | Janata Party |
Preceded by | Bharatiya Jana Sangh (1951–1977) Janata Party (1977–1980) |
Headquarters | 6-A, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, New Delhi-110002 |