West Bengal Leader Mukul Roy's Tragic Passing Struck a Blow
Senior West Bengal politician Mukul Roy passed away at 71 years old following a heart attack while hospitalized for multiple health problems. His untimely demise, seen as a significant blow, has cast shadows over the political landscape of West Bengal and Mamata Banerjee's TMC.
Highlights
- •Senior West Bengal Politician Mukul Roy passed away at age 71 after battling several ailments for years
- •His death is considered a setback to West Bengal politics, following another loss from the fold of its leaders
- •He was known as Mamata Banerjee's right-hand man and often credited with steering TMC through tough times
- •Mukul Roy played crucial roles in devising election strategies for TMC
Senior West Bengal politician and TMC leader, Senior West Bengal leader Mukul Roy, passed away at the age of 71 on Monday after suffering a heart attack at 1:30 a.m. The former Railway Minister was hospitalized due to severe ailments for an extended period, with his condition deteriorating ultimately making it impossible to save.
His son, Subhrangshu Roy, confirmed the death and shared that multiple health issues, notably nerve problems, had plagued his father's life for years. Despite undergoing treatment at a private hospital, Mukul Roy suffered complications which led to his untimely demise. His passing is seen as a significant loss to West Bengal political circles.
Throughout his career, Mukul Roy was synonymous with Mamata Banerjee, her right-hand man and often credited for steering the TMC through turbulent times. He served the party diligently by devising election strategies and supporting Banerjee's various endeavors.
His death comes at a time when West Bengal is grappling with political turmoil and has already lost another stalwart member from its fold, intensifying the sense of loss in state politics. This news highlights how critical such figures are to the smooth functioning of parties and their leaders' ability to navigate through challenges.
