Politics

I’m Not Corrupt’: Former TMC Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee Found Dead at Party Office, Note Sparks Questions

Published: 16 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Former West Bengal Deputy Speaker and five-time TMC MLA Asish Banerjee was found hanging at a party office in Rampurhat, Birbhum. A purported note recovered from the spot denied corruption allegations and claimed he was being maligned and humiliated. Police have launched an investigation.

Key Takeaways

The death of a senior TMC leader has sparked fresh political attention in West Bengal, especially as the note references corruption allegations and internal party grievances. Authorities are probing the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Sources

India Today