Asish Banerjee Death at Trinamool Congress Office Investigated

5 UPDATES · 3 DAYS · 16 AUG 2026 — 17 AUG 2026

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Latest · 17 Aug 2026

The death of Trinamool Congress MLA Ashish Banerjee, found in his party office with a note denying corruption, has shocked the state amidst ongoing allegations of corruption against the party.

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This event covers the death of former West Bengal MLA Asish Banerjee at the Trinamool Congress office, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the incident. It excludes other actions or events involving Asish Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress, or West Bengal, unless they are directly related to and a development of this specific occurrence.

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16Aug

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Former West Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee Found Dead Hanging at Party Office

The Hindu

Former Trinamool Congress MLA Ashis Banerjee was found dead in a party office, with investigations ongoing into allegations against the party.

NDTV

Former West Bengal deputy speaker Asish Banerjee was found dead at the Trinamool Congress office, leaving behind a handwritten note suggesting he regretted entering politics.

NDTV

Former West Bengal MLA Asish Banerjee, 74, was found dead at his party office, with a suspected suicide note discovered near his body.

17Aug

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The death of Trinamool Congress MLA Ashish Banerjee, found in his party office with a note denying corruption, has shocked the state amidst ongoing allegations of corruption against the party.

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