An Insight into the Vision of Charismatic Leadership: Evidence from Recent Administrative Change in West Bengal Province of India

Abstract

Leadership is always fascinating subject in any current job. The charismatic leader is perhaps the most exciting as his/her leadership abilities are often attributed to strong character, feats of great strength and heroism or divine guidance. Charismatic Leaders are often thought of as heroes that are able to use their personal allure to lead others.  In view of this, the article attempts to enquire into the vision of charismatic leadership process in the context of ascent of a great charismatic leader, Miss Mamata Banerjee, the present chief minister of West Bengal Province of India, who alone with her charisma brings about administrative change in the West Bengal Province of India removing 34 years leftist regime.By maintaining her humility and setting an example of integrity, honesty and peaceful civil disobedience, Mamata Banerjee, the great believer of Gandhian philosophy and a firebrand orator, was able to achieve West Bengal's administrative power. History has numerous examples of charismatic leaders who produce both negative and positive results. But, Mamata Banerjee, following the path of Mahatma Gandhi, used her charisma to inspire her people to protest nonviolently. Mamata Banerjee fasted to show self-sacrifice and commitment to her beliefs. Her charismatic leadership helped her gain followers and enough attention to aid in peacefully ending red citadel of CPIM led Leftist govt. from West Bengal province of India.

Key words: Leadership, charisma, followers, India.