Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee death reactions LIVE updates: CM Mamata visits Buddhadeb’s residence; Bengal Govt declares holiday on August 8

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee died on Thursday (August 8, 2024) at

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