Chief Minister of West Bengal

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Mamata Banerjee
Chief Minister of West Bengal
In office
May 20, 2011 –
Personal details
Born January 5, 1955
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Political party All India Trinamool Congress
Spouse(s) Unmarried
Residence Official Residence of the Chief Minister, West Bengal
Alma mater MA, LLB, B.Ed

The chief minister of West Bengal is the de facto head of the executive branch of the Government of West Bengal, the subnational authority of the Indian state of West Bengal. The chief minister is head of the Council of Ministers and appoints ministers. The chief minister, along with their cabinet, exercises executive authority in the state. The governor appoints the chief minister, whose council of ministers are collectively responsible to the assembly.Chief Minister also serves as Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly.

The current Chief Minister of West Bengal is Mamata Banerjee.

Personal Life

Mamata Banerjee was born on January 5, 1955 and is a member of the All India Trinamool Congress.