Ashis Banerjee, a five-term Trinamool Congress MLA and former Deputy Speaker
Potential suicide linked to false accusations raises concerns about political pressure.
On August 16, 2026, Ashis Banerjee, a five-term Trinamool Congress MLA and former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly, was found dead in a party office near his residence in Birbhum district. A note indicated he was falsely accused of wrongdoing related to the Tarapith Rampurhat Development Authority. His body has been sent for autopsy as investigations continue into allegations against Trinamool Congress leaders post-elections. Abhishek Banerjee, TMC general secretary, expressed grief over his death and criticized smear campaigns.
16 AUG 2026
— 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.
17 AUG 2026
— 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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