The Trinamool Congress leader passed away in a Kolkata hospital following several weeks of health complications.
Former West Bengal minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Ujjal Biswas died at a private hospital in Kolkata on Wednesday, November 11. According to Moneycontrol, Biswas passed away at approximately 9 pm after a three-week struggle with various health issues.
Biswas was receiving ventilator support at Fortis Hospital in Mukundapur. Medical complications included a brain stroke following bypass surgery, pneumonia, septic shock, a urinary tract infection, and renal failure requiring dialysis.
A three-time MLA for the Krishnanagar South constituency in Nadia, Biswas held several cabinet positions. He served as the technical education and training minister, the correctional administration minister, and the science, technology and biotechnology minister.
Following his defeat in the 2026 assembly elections to BJP candidate Sadhan Ghosh, Biswas faced legal proceedings. He was arrested on June 10 regarding the alleged misappropriation of government relief materials in Nadia district.
Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over his death, describing him as a loyal party member. Banerjee alleged that Biswas faced political persecution, physical assault, and mental harassment during his final months.
Banerjee further claimed that Biswas was implicated in false cases and spent 49 days behind bars. She accused the BJP of using the state machinery for political retribution against him.
