Kolkata: West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress legislator Tamonash Ghosh died on Wednesday, sources said. The South 24-Parganas district legislator was 60 years old.
Ghosh, three-time MLA from Falta assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district was tested Covid-19 positive in May. He was admitted in a hospital ever since, the sources added.
“Very, very sad. Tamonash Ghosh, 3-time MLA from Falta & party treasurer since 1998 had to leave us today. Been with us for over 35 years, he was dedicated to the cause of the people & party. He contributed much through his social work,” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted.
“He has left a void that will be difficult to fill. On behalf of all of us, heartfelt condolences to his wife Jharna, his two daughters, friends and well wishers,” she said.