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Former Bengal Deputy Speaker Ashis Banerjee Found Dead at TMC Office

Ashis Banerjee was discovered dead in a Trinamool Congress office in Rampurhat, with a purported suicide note found near his body, according to police reports.

16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Ashis Banerjee, a former deputy speaker of West Bengal, was found dead on Sunday morning at a Trinamool Congress (TMC) office in Rampurhat. Police reported that his body was discovered hanging in the office, which is situated near his residence.

Authorities have sent his body for a post-mortem examination to ascertain the cause of death. A purported suicide note was reportedly recovered from the scene, although further details about its content have not been disclosed.

Banerjee was noted for his political career as a five-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Rampurhat. He served as deputy speaker during the tenure of Mamata Banerjee as chief minister and was considered a close aide of hers.

The investigation into his death is ongoing, with police confirming the circumstances surrounding the incident are under review. There has been no official statement regarding any potential motives at this time.

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