Mamata Banerjee Responds to Death of Former Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee

Asish Banerjee, a five-time MLA from Rampurhat Assembly constituency, was found dead hanging inside the party office at his home early Sunday morning. Banerjee had served as Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responded to his death, stating he had been "repeatedly maligned" and "falsely accused." She did not provide further details regarding the circumstances of his death or the ongoing investigation.