Samaresh Das, TMC MLA from Egra, dies of coronavirus disease
TMC MLA Samaresh Das on Monday died due to coronavirus infection. Samaresh Das was the MLA from Egra Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district. Expressing grief, Mamata Banerjee said Samaresh Das's demise has created an irreplaceable void in the political world.
"MLA from East Medinipur Shri Samaresh das' demise is an unbearable loss. Condolences to his family and friends," West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tweeted in Bangla.
The MLA was admitted to the hospital a few days back after he had tested positive for coronavirus and developed complications of heart and kidney. He died this morning.
Das is the third notable politician from the state, who died after testing positive for COVID-19.
