Buddhadeb Bhattacharya ’s public life spanning five decades was a part of this struggle. He evolved from an ordinary teacher to an extraordinary politician of the working class, in which he spread cool light instead of dazzling light. Buddhadeb Bhattacharya — Buddhada to us — passed away Thursday morning. He had been suffering for quite some time. His condition had worsened due to prolonged lung-related afflictions. In and out of the hospital, a couple of times his doctors managed to bring him back home. But not this time. He ... In his rented 2 BHK flat, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya , West Bengal's former Chief Minister, passed away on August 8th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of simplicity, honesty, and dedication. Former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, died aged 80 at his home in Kolkata on Thursday morning.