West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condoles Mukul Roy’s death, recalls long political association

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday (February 23, 2026) expressed peril over the demise of broken-down chief Mukul Roy, describing him as a protracted-time political colleague and co-fighter in many struggles.

In a Bengali submit on X, Ms. Banerjee mentioned she was once “shocked and saddened” by Mr. Roy’s passing and recalled that he had labored tirelessly for the Trinamool Congress since its founding, incomes acceptance across all phases of the celebration.

“I am deeply shocked and grieved by the sudden news of the demise of veteran politician Mukul Roy. He was my long-time political colleague and a comrade-in-arms in many political struggles. The news of his departure has left me heartbroken,” she mentioned.

The leisurely Mukul Roy devoted his life to the celebration from the very inception of the Trinamool Congress. He served as a Union minister and enjoyed acceptability across all phases of the celebration, the CM mentioned.

Ms. Banerjee popular that he had later chosen a diversified political route before returning, and mentioned his contribution to West Bengal politics and organisational skills wouldn’t be forgotten.

Stating that the political fraternity, no matter celebration affiliation, would truly feel his absence, Ms. Banerjee expressed her condolences to Roy’s family and supporters, and urged his son to stay tough within the face of the loss.

Ms. Banerjee’s nephew and TMC nationwide frequent secretary Abhishek Banerjee additionally condoled Roy’s loss of life.

In an X submit, he wrote: “The demise of Mukul Roy marks the end of an era in West Bengal’s political history. A veteran leader with vast experience, his contributions helped shape an important phase of the state’s public and political journey.”

“As a founding pillar of the All India Trinamool Congress, he was instrumental in expanding and consolidating the organisation during its formative years. His dedication to public life will be recalled with admiration. I extend my sincere sympathies to his family, friends and admirers. May his soul be granted eternal peace,” he added.

Mr. Roy, a extinct Railway Minister and ex-Rajya Sabha MP, died of cardiac arrest at a non-public successfully being facility here early on Monday. He was once once belief to be Mamata Banerjee’s most depended on lieutenant and the TMC’s major strategist.

He had been plagued by multiple ailments and was once in and out of the successfully being facility over the past two years. Relatives mentioned he had additionally been identified with dementia and had recently long gone into a coma.