TMC MLA Tamonash Ghosh dies at 60\, tested coronavirus positive

TMC MLA Tamonash Ghosh dies at 60, tested coronavirus positive

TMC MLA Tamonash Ghosh on Wednesday died in a hospital in West Bengal at the age of 60. He had tested positive for coronavirus.

New Delhi
June 24, 2020
UPDATED: June 24, 2020 09:45 IST

TMC MLA Tamonash Ghosh on Wednesday died in a hospital in West Bengal at the age of 60. He had tested positive for coronavirus.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter to mourn his demise. She said. "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."

"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 added in another tweet.

(More details awaited)

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