Kolkata, Aug. 16 -- Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday expressed profound grief over the death of former MLA and former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly (WBLA), Ashish Banerjee, while raising severe concerns over the circumstances leading to his tragic death.

In a post on X, the TMC leader paid tribute to the veteran politician and former educator, describing him as a "lifelong teacher and public servant" who served the people of Birbhum with dignity, honesty, and simplicity.

"A lifelong teacher and public servant, Ashish Banerjee devoted decades to serving people with honesty, dignity and simplicity. He was a respected figure and a source of pride for Birbhum," he added.

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