TMC MLA Tamonash Ghosh dies after testing positive for COVID-19; Mamata mourns loss

The three-time MLA from the Falta assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district was admitted to a hospital after he tested positive for the disease.

Published: 24th June 2020 10:34 AM | Last Updated: 24th June 2020 11:54 AM | A+A A-

By Express News Service

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress MLA from Falta, South 24-Parganas, who tested positive for Covid-19, died on Wednesday. Tamonash Ghosh (60), the three-time MLA, was under treatment for the past one month at a private hospital and his condition deteriorated three days ago. The hospital authorities said Ghosh died of multi organ failure.

Expressing her condolence over Ghosh’s death, chief minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted, ‘’ 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.’’

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. (1/2)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 24, 2020

According to party sources, Ghosh, the three time MLA from Falta, had several complications related to the heart and the kidney. ‘’First few days after his admission, Ghosh responded to treatment. But gradually his health parameters started falling. He developed respiratory problem and we shifted him to the intensive care unit. On Sunday, his condition deteriorated and we put him on ventilator. On Wednesday morning, Ghosh died,’’ said a doctor of the private hospital where the MLA was under treatment.

Earlier, another MLA of the ruling party and state government’s fire services minister Sujit Bose was found to be infected with the novel coronavirus and he had to admitted to a hospital. His wife and domestic help were also tested positive for Covid-19. Bose, however, were released later and presently he is under observation at his residence.