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TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee mourned former MLA Asish Banerjee's death and raised concerns over a reported smear campaign and his final note.

Abhishek Banerjee blames BJP, media for Asish's suicide

August 16, 2026, 12:20 PM - 3 min read

Abhishek Banerjee emphasised that the final note raises troubling questions about a "sustained smear campaign," blaming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and sections of the media to reflect on the real-world impact of relentless public allegations. Highlighting the dangers of condemning individuals in the "court of public opinion before the truth is established," the leader called for strict boundaries in political discourse and journalistic practices.

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Former TMC MLA Asish Banerjee was found dead at his party office in Birbhum. Police said a suicide note was recovered and a post-mortem was ordered.

Former TMC MLA Asish Banerjee found dead at party office

August 16, 2026, 12:14 PM - 2 min read

Following the news, TMC workers gathered outside the party office and at Banerjee's residence in Rampurhat. Banerjee had stepped down as chairman of the TMC's Birbhum district core committee in June, weeks after the Mamata Banerjee-led party suffered defeat in the assembly elections.

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