Trinamool Congress Party Office Death Investigation Ongoing

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.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the death of former West Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee, found hanging at a Trinamool Congress office, and includes reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by Asish Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress, or the BJP unless they are direct developments or consequences of this particular incident.

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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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