Veteran TMC MLA Nasiruddin Ahmed dies

The lawyer-turned-legislator had been elected to the assembly on TMC ticket for the first time in 2011.

Published on: Feb 2, 2025, 13:36:19 IST

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Veteran Trinamool Congress MLA of Kaliganj in Nadia district Nasiruddin Ahmed died of cardiac arrest on Sunday, party sources said.

The TMC veteran had fallen sick late on Saturday, following which he was taken to hospital. There, he died early on Sunday. (X/@SuvenduWB)

Ahmed fell sick at his residence at around 11:50 pm on Saturday and was rushed to Palasi Hospital where he died in the early hours of Sunday, they said.

Condoling the death of Ahmed, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a post on X said, "Saddened by the sudden demise of my colleague Nasiruddin Ahmed ( Laal), MLA from Kaliganj, Nadia."

Ahmed was popularly known as 'Laal da' in the area.

"A veteran public worker and political representative, he was our trustworthy asset. He was a lawyer and a very good social worker, and I truly valued him," the TMC chairperson said.

She offered her condolences to his family, friends and followers.

The lawyer-turned-legislator had been elected to the assembly on TMC ticket for the first time in 2011 and again in 2021.

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