Former Bengal minister Ujjal Biswas dies at 72
The former correctional administration minister passed away at a private hospital in Kolkata after battling multiple health complications.
Former Bengal minister and senior TMC leader Ujjal Biswas died at a private hospital in Kolkata on Wednesday, according to Telegraph India. He was 72 years old.
Biswas had been admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mukundapur and was on full ventilator support for several days. Hospital sources said he had been battling health complications for nearly three weeks.
His health deteriorated following a bypass surgery, after which he suffered a brain stroke. Medical updates indicated he also suffered from pneumonia, a urinary tract infection, septic shock, and multiple organ failure.
The former minister had served as the state's correctional administration minister and was a three-time MLA representing the Krishnanagar South constituency in Nadia. He also held portfolios for technical education and training, and science, technology and biotechnology.
Biswas was arrested on June 10 in connection with the alleged misappropriation of government relief materials in Nadia district's Krishnanagar. This followed the alleged recovery of supplies, including tarpaulins, dhotis, sarees and clothes, from his residence.
TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh said he had learned of the death around 9 pm on Wednesday and was heading to the hospital.