From the very beginning of Independence till 1967 was governed by Congress Party in West Bengal. In between this time span it was led by

State politics always revolves around a strong leader, irrespective of whoever is in power in the center. Following are the listings of the political leaders

At the time of Banga-Bhanga, which is also known as Partition of Bengal (1905) movement; Bengali origin people had a huge participation in that movement

All India Trinamool Congress: – This is a political party based in West Bengal, and was founded on 1 January 1998 as a breakaway faction

Elections in the state of West Bengal are held as per the regulations of the Constitution of India. As per last West Bengal Legislative Assembly