Multiple choice general knowledge For how many years was Mr. Jyoti Basu CM of West Bengal? 14 years 23 years 17 years 21 years Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Jyoti Basu served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for 23 years (1977-2000), making him one of the longest-serving Chief Ministers in any Indian state. He led the Left Front government to power in seven consecutive elections.