Jyoti Basu : Bidhyak Theke Mukhkhomantri by Rohit Bosu [Hardcover]

The passage highlights the extraordinary political journey of Jyoti Basu, spanning from 1946 to 2001, during which he emerged as an unparalleled leader in the Left Front. Whether in opposition politics or in forming the United Front or Left Front government, no other leader in the Left Front came close to his stature. His clean image, the relatively transparent administration of West Bengal compared to other states, and his ability to lead diverse parties together for nearly two and a half decades made him a rare figure in post-independence Indian history. Remarkably, during this long tenure, he was never challenged from within or outside the party.

This book not only chronicles the history of Jyoti Basu's rise from opposition leader to Chief Minister but also provides a factual account of the political movements and tumultuous events of this extensive period.