Mamata Banerjee expresses shock over former Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee's death
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated she was "deeply disturbed" by the passing of former Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee. She remarked that the mental strain and harassment he endured, even after years of dedicated public service, should force everyone to consider the toll of constant political animosity. Asish Banerjee was found dead, hanging inside a TMC office located next to his home.