‘TMC not functioning properly’: Resignation, poll defeat cast shadow before Asish Banerjee’s death

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.