Former West Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee Found Hanging At TMC Office, Suicide Note Recovered
Kolkata: Former Assembly Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee was found dead in mysterious condition at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) office near his residence at Rampurhat in Birbhum district. According to police, Banerjee’s body was found hanging inside the party office and was sent for autopsy. The police also stated that a purported suicide note was also found inside the party office which is…
In the early hours of August 16, 2026, the body of former West Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee was discovered hanging inside a Trinamool Congress (TMC) office in Rampurhat, Birbhum district. The police subsequently recovered a purported suicide note from the scene, which is currently under examination.
Asish Banerjee, a five-time MLA and close associate of TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, held ministerial portfolios during his political career. He had previously served as Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and was renowned for his humble nature and close bond with the people of Rampurhat and Birbhum.
On August 16, 2026, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expressed concern over the mysterious circumstances surrounding Banerjee's death. Adhikari stated that corrupt elements within the TMC might have threatened the five-term MLA, and assured that a thorough examination of the suicide note would be conducted. Mamata Banerjee also mourned the loss of her longtime colleague, acknowledging his dedication to serving society and the immense mental and emotional strain he reportedly endured in his final days.
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