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Also Known As Didi
Born January 5, 1955 (age 71) • India
Title / Office chief minister (2011-), West Bengal • Lok Sabha (1991-2009), India • Lok Sabha (1984-1989), India
Founder Trinamool Congress
Political Affiliation Trinamool Congress

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