Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Mamata Banerjee's Artistic Pursuits and Political Messaging
Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, is known for her artistic talents.
She writes poems, songs, and even paints.
Recently, she shared a song for Saraswati Puja and wrote 26 poems about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
She has written 162 books and many poems about her political struggles and important events.
Some people appreciate her art for its emotional content and simplicity, even if it's not considered high art.
She uses her art to connect with people and share her political messages, like promoting Bengali pride to counter the BJP's politics.
Mamata Banerjee recently shared a song for Saraswati Puja, which she wrote and composed, sung by Trinamool Congress MP Aditi Munshi.
She penned 26 poems against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which she wrote in two days while traveling.
Banerjee has authored 162 books and thousands of poems covering various political and social topics.
Her artistic works are appreciated for their emotional content and simplicity, rather than their artistic quality, and are used to convey political messages.
She uses her art to promote Bengali pride and counter opposition politics, such as the BJP's Hindutva politics.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal
- What
- Her artistic pursuits including poems, songs, and paintings with political messaging
- When
- Recent works include a song for Saraswati Puja in 2026 and 26 poems against SIR in 2025
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To express her artistic side and convey political messages, countering opposition and connecting with the masses
- Name
- Mamata Banerjee
- Role
- Chief Minister of West Bengal
- Artistic Outputs
- Poems, songs, paintings, children's rhymes
- Recent Work
- Song for Saraswati Puja, 26 poems against SIR
- Total Books Authored
- 162
- Political Party
- Trinamool Congress
- Cultural Strategy
- Bengali Asmita (pride)
