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PM Modi Mourns TMC Leader Mukul Roy, Hails His Social Service Legacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of veteran politician and former Union Minister Mukul Roy, highlighting his political experience and dedication to social service. Roy, a founding member of the Trinamool Congress, passed away following a cardiac arrest in Kolkata. BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh and Suvendu Adhikari also expressed grief and paid tribute to the late leader. Roy had a notable political journey, switching between the TMC and BJP, and served as a Railway Minister and Rajya Sabha MP.

Key Points: PM Modi Condoles Death of TMC Leader Mukul Roy

  • PM Modi expressed condolences on X
  • Mukul Roy passed away after cardiac arrest
  • He was a founding TMC member who switched to BJP and back
  • BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh and Suvendu Adhikari also paid tribute
  • Roy was a former Union Railway Minister
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"His dedicated efforts in social service will remain memorable": PM Modi mourns death of TMC leader Mukul Roy

PM Narendra Modi and BJP leaders mourn the passing of veteran politician and former Union Minister Mukul Roy, recalling his political experience and social service.

"His vast political experience and dedicated efforts in social service will remain memorable. - Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, February 23

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the passing of veteran politician and former Union Minister Mukul Roy, highlighting his extensive experience and dedication to social service.

In a post on X, PM Modi described Roy as an experienced political figure whose efforts to serve society will remain memorable.

"Deeply saddened by the demise of former Union Minister Shri Mukul Roy ji. His vast political experience and dedicated efforts in social service will remain memorable. My heartfelt condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti," he said.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mukul Roy passed away at Apollo Hospital in Salt Lake, Kolkata.

Roy suffered a cardiac arrest at 1.30 am on Monday, his son, Subhranshu Roy, confirmed.

Following his passing, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh paid tribute to Roy, remembering him as an experienced politician who was held in high regard during his time with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

"He was an experienced politician. He became a Union Minister too. When he came to the BJP, he was given a lot of respect. From 2019-2021, he was with us. Later, he left the BJP and went to the TMC. For the last 2-3 years, he has been ill and could not actively participate in politics. I pray that his soul rests in peace," he told ANI.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari also made an X post regarding the late TMC leader, expressing grief over the news of his passing and sending condolences to his family.

"Deeply disheartened to learn about the sad demise of Senior Politician, Shri Mukul Roy. My sincere condolences to his family. Praying that his soul attains eternal peace. Om Shanti," he wrote on X.

Roy, who served as a former Rajya Sabha MP and Railway Minister, was among the founding members of Trinamool Congress. He later switched sides from TMC to BJP in 2017 and contested the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections from Krishnangar Uttar constituency, defeating TMC candidate actor Koushani Mukherjee. However, following West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's return to power in the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections, he later rejoined TMC along with his son Shubranshu Roy.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Respectful tributes from across party lines is a good sign for our democracy. My condolences to his family. The back-and-forth between parties mentioned in the article is quite the political drama, though.
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Priyanka N
A founding member of TMC who also served as a Union Minister. His journey shows how fluid politics can be in India. May his soul rest in peace. Heart goes out to his son Subhranshu.
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Aman W
While the condolences are appropriate, we must also reflect. The article mentions his illness kept him from active politics. It highlights the immense stress in public life. We need to value our leaders' health more.
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Karthik V
Om Shanti. A veteran is gone. His shifting loyalties between TMC and BJP were controversial, but as PM Modi said, his social service should be remembered. Death is the ultimate truth that unites us all.
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Jessica F
Interesting to see the BJP leaders paying respects to a TMC leader. It's a mature political gesture. The focus on his "experience" by everyone is telling. Rest in peace, Mr. Roy.

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