TMC MLA Succumbs To COVID-19
Kolkata: Tamonash Ghosh, a three-time Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA from Falta in West Bengal, passed away after he tested positive for coronavirus last month. Ghosh breathed his last on Wednesday around 8 am.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her grief over the demise of the TMC MLA. In a Twitter post, the West Bengal chief minister observed. "Very, very sad. Tamonash Ghosh, 3-time MLA from Falta and 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 and party. He contributed much through his social work."
In a second tweet, Mamata 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."
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. (1/2)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 24, 2020
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. (2/2)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 24, 2020
West Bengal has been battling the coronavirus crisis and as in the case of other states, metros have been recording more cases. With rising numbers of positive cases, the state has gone past Madhya Pradesh in the tally of coronavirus cases. West Bengal has so far reported 14,728 cases of coronavirus, with 370 of them being recorded on Tuesday.
West Bengal has reported 580 deaths with a mortality rate of around 3.93%.