The Writers’ Building is the secretariat building of which state government of India?

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The Writers' Building is the secretariat building of the Government of West Bengal. Located in Kolkata, it is one of the most famous colonial-era buildings in India. The Writers' Building was originally constructed to house the office of the writers (clerk-level staff) of the East India Company, but over time, it became the seat of the state's administration.

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• The Writers' Building was designed by the architect Thomas Lyon and completed in 1777.
• It has witnessed significant events in Indian history, including protests during the Indian independence movement.
• The building has been the center of the state government’s administrative operations for centuries.
• It is an example of British colonial architecture with its Neo-Classical style and Greek Revival elements.
• After India’s independence, the Writers' Building continued to house the Chief Minister's office until the 2013 renovation.