Ujjal Biswas, former Bengal minister dies after prolonged illness, Mamata expresses grief

Former West Bengal minister and senior TMC leader Ujjal Biswas passed away on November 11, 2026, after a prolonged illness that had seen him battle multiple health complications over nearly three weeks. Admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mukundapur, Biswas was on full ventilator support for several days as his condition deteriorated due to complications that arose following a bypass surgery, including a brain stroke, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, septic shock, and severe kidney dysfunction.

His nephew, TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh, confirmed his death around 9 pm that evening. Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed deep grief over Biswas's demise, alleging that he had been subjected to political persecution, physical assault, and mental harassment during the final months of his life. Banerjee described Biswas as an invaluable asset to the Trinamool Congress, highlighting his loyalty and commitment to the party.

She recalled Biswas's ordeal following the change in political situation in West Bengal, where he alleged he faced brutal attacks, false accusations, and 49 days in jail for refusing to abandon his political convictions. Banerjee emphasized that no political rivalry can justify such cruelty and that no government has the right to use the machinery of the state for political retribution.

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