Former West Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee found dead at TMC office

Kolkata: Former Assembly Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee was found dead in mysterious condition at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) office near his residence at Rampurhat in Birbhum district.According to police, Banerjee’s body was found hanging inside the party office and was sent for autopsy.The police also stated that a purported suicide note was also found inside the party office which is currently being examined.Asish Banerjee was five times MLA and was very close to TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee. He had also served as Deputy Speaker of the Assembly and held ministerial portfolios.Mysterious Death of Former TMC MLA Asish Banerjee in Rampurhat, Birbhum District, WB, Sparks SensationEarly this morning, news of the death of former MLA and former state minister Dr. Asish Banerjee spread across Rampurhat.His body was recovered from the office room adjacent… pic.twitter.com/Yvl9jGRnCc— Krishanu Singha (@KrishanuOnline) August 16, 2026 West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Demands Apology From Sonia Gandhi For Insulting Vande Mataram In the 2026 Assembly elections, Banerjee had lost to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Dhruva Saha by more than 24,000 votes.Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expressed apprehension that corrupt elements within TMC might have threatened Banerjee.Mourning the death of the veteran politician, Adhikari said that he will stand by the side of the bereaved family and also that proper examination will be done on the purported suicide note that was found.Taking to X, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “The passing of Asish Banerjee has left me deeply disturbed. He spent much of his life teaching and serving society with dedication, always known for his humble nature and close bond with the people of Rampurhat and Birbhum. What makes this tragedy even more painful is the immense mental and emotional strain he appears to have endured in his final days. As a five-term MLA, former Deputy Speaker and Chairman, Asish Da dedicated himself to bringing development to Rampurhat and undertook a large number of important works for the people. Yet, despite the work he did, he was repeatedly maligned, falsely accused and subjected to relentless pressure.”(sic)The passing of Asish Banerjee has left me deeply disturbed.He spent much of his life teaching and serving society with dedication, always known for his humble nature and close bond with the people of Rampurhat and Birbhum.What makes this tragedy even more painful is the…— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 16, 2026 If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, seek help here: | Mental Health Helplines |

A note purportedly recovered near his body said that false allegations of corruption had been made against him.

Asish Banerjee served as deputy speaker when Trinamool head Mamata Banerjee was chief minister. He was a five-time MLA from Rampurhat

A note was found claiming he was not involved in corruption and that attempts were being made to malign him; his body has been sent for autopsy

Asish Banerjee was found dead at Trinamool's office next to his house in West Bengal's Birbhum.

The discovery of Asish Banerjee, former West Bengal Deputy Speaker, hanging at a party office has sent shockwaves through the community. Located in Birbhum district, a plausible suicide note was found nearby. As a five-time MLA from Rampurhat, Banerjee had faced recent election loss and stepped down from his district committee role. Investigators are looking into the tragic circumstances of his death.

Rampurhat: Former West Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker and veteran Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Asish Banerjee was found hanging at a TMC party office near his residence in Rampurhat, Birbhum district, on Sunday morning, August 16, 2026, police sources said. A purported suicide note was also recovered from the office, with police examining its contents as part of the investigation.Body Sent For Post-MortemAccording to The New Indian Express, Banerjee's body was recovered from the party office in Hattala Para, near his residence. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, while police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.The Times of India also reported that Banerjee was found hanging at the TMC office in Rampurhat, with the circumstances leading to his death yet to be fully ascertained.Police sources quoted by PTI said a purported suicide note was recovered from the party office. Officials are examining the note, while further details are awaited.Five-Time MLA From RampurhatBanerjee was a prominent TMC leader from Birbhum and represented the Rampurhat Assembly constituency for five consecutive terms from 2001 until 2026. He served as Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly during Mamata Banerjee's tenure as Chief Minister. India Today identifies him as a five-time MLA from Rampurhat and a former Deputy Speaker.He also served in the West Bengal government in various ministerial capacities, including agriculture, while holding other portfolios during the Mamata Banerjee government.Defeat In 2026 Assembly PollsBanerjee's long electoral run in Rampurhat came to an end in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election, when he was defeated by BJP candidate Dhruba Saha.According to the Election Commission of India, Saha polled 1,11,920 votes against Banerjee's 87,687 votes, winning the seat by a margin of 24,233 votes.India Today also reported that Saha defeated Banerjee in Rampurhat in the 2026 Assembly election.Stepped Back From Party Posts After Poll DefeatFollowing his electoral defeat, Banerjee sought to step down from key organisational responsibilities in the TMC's Birbhum unit.Sangbad Pratidin reported in June that Banerjee had expressed his desire to resign from the party's Birbhum core committee and the district chairperson's post. He, however, made it clear that he did not intend to leave the TMC and wanted to remain an ordinary party member.West Bengal: TMC MP Mahua Moitra Writes To Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla After Alleging Forced Eviction From Nadia Circuit House The move came after decades of political prominence in Birbhum, where Banerjee had emerged as one of the TMC's senior leaders.Investigation UnderwayThe circumstances surrounding Banerjee's death remain under investigation. While police have recovered what has been described as a purported suicide note, officials have not yet established the circumstances leading to his death.His body has been sent for post-mortem examination and further details are expected as the investigation progresses. The exact circumstances leading to his death had not yet been ascertained.

Asish Banerjee, the former deputy speaker of the West Bengal assembly, was found dead this morning at a Trinamool Congress's office next to his house in Birbhum district's Rampurhat city.

The exact circumstances leading to his death are yet to be ascertained

Asish Banerjee exBengal deputy speaker found hanging at Trinamool office

Former West Bengal deputy speaker Asish Banerjee was found dead on Sunday morning. His body was discovered hanging at a Trinamool Congress office in Rampurhat. Police have sent the body for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause. A purported suicide note was also reportedly recovered from the party office. Banerjee was a five-time MLA from Rampurhat and served as deputy speaker.

Asish Banerjee served as deputy speaker when Trinamool head Mamata Banerjee was chief minister. He was a five-time MLA from Rampurhat