Kolkata, Nov 11: Former West Bengal minister and senior TMC leader Ujjal Biswas died at a private hospital here on Wednesday after battling multiple health complications for nearly three weeks, hospital sources said.
He was 72 and is survived by his wife and son.
Biswas, who was admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mukundapur, had been on full ventilator support for the past few days.
"Just came to know that Ujjal Biswas passed away this evening around 9 pm. I am on my way to the hospital," TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh said.
Health Complications Following Bypass Surgery
The former minister had developed multiple complications following a bypass surgery, after which he suffered a brain stroke.
His condition subsequently deteriorated, with pneumonia, urinary tract infection and septic shock further aggravating his health problems.
He also suffered severe kidney dysfunction and had been undergoing dialysis.
The complications had raised concerns over multiple organ failure, according to medical updates.
Former Minister's Arrest In Relief Case
Biswas, who had served as the state's correctional administration minister during the TMC regime, was arrested on June 10 in connection with alleged misappropriation of government relief materials in Nadia district's Krishnanagar.
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His arrest came hours after an angry crowd allegedly stormed his residence, threw eggs and raised slogans against him over the alleged recovery of government relief supplies, including tarpaulins, dhotis, sarees and clothes, from his house.
Protesters had gheraoed the former minister at his residence for nearly an hour, following which police detained him and took him to Kotwali Police Station, where his arrest was formally recorded.
He was subsequently released on bail in July.
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