Mamata Banerjee

Former Chief Minister of West Bengal; Trinamool Congress leader

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Office: Member of the 15th West Bengal Legislative Assembly

Born: January 5, 1955, Kolkata

Party: All India Trinamool Congress

Education: University of Calcutta, Shri Shikshayatan College, Jogamaya Devi College

Previous offices: Chief Minister of West Bengal, Member of the 15th Lok Sabha

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Deadly crowd surge at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal

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Expressed shock over the stampede as former chief minister

The death toll from the Chorbagan Durga Puja crowd surge rose to 19, with 25 people injured, after the October 17 crush in north Kolkata. Police say a false announcement that the pandal was collapsing set off the panic, while rain and narrow, poorly regulated entry and exit routes made escape harder.

Updated Oct 21