Indian lawmaker dies after testing positive for Covid-19

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Trinamool Congress, legislator, Covid-19 positive, Tamonash Ghosh

Kolkata - Ghosh was tested Covid-19 positive in May.

By ANI

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Published: Wed 24 Jun 2020, 8:56 AM

Last updated: Wed 24 Jun 2020, 11:02 AM

West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress legislator Tamonash Ghosh died on Wednesday, sources said. The South 24-Parganas district legislator was 60 years old.

Ghosh was tested Covid-19 positive in May. He was admitted in a hospital ever since, the sources added.
Tweeting her condolence, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee 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."

She added: "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."


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