Mukul Roy Passes Away at 71: Veteran Bengal Leader Dies of Cardiac Arrest

Senior political leader Mukul Roy passed away at the age of 71 in Kolkata. He suffered a cardiac arrest and was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Salt Lake, where doctors confirmed his death in the early hours of Monday.

His son, Subhranshu Roy, shared the news with the media. Many political leaders across parties expressed condolences soon after.

Who Was Mukul Roy?

Mukul Roy was one of the early members of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). He played a key role in building the party’s base in West Bengal.

Over the years, he earned a reputation for strategy and political management. Because of that, many people in Bengal politics referred to him as a master strategist.

He also served as India’s railway minister in 2011 during the UPA-2 government Later in his career, he moved to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2017. In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, he won from Krishnanagar Uttar After the elections, he returned to the Trinamool Congress.

Political Journey

Roy’s political career spanned more than two decades. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha twice from West Bengal.
He worked both at the state and national level.

His shifts between major parties made headlines at different points.But throughout, he remained a significant figure in Bengal politics.

Reactions from Leaders

Several political leaders paid tribute after the news broke. Many described him as experienced and sharp in political planning.

His passing marks the end of an important chapter in West Bengal’s political story.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How did Mukul Roy die?

He passed away due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Kolkata.

2. How old was Mukul Roy at the time of his death?

He was 71 years old.

3. Which parties was Mukul Roy associated with?

He was a founding member of TMC and later joined BJP before returning to TMC.

4. Did Mukul Roy serve as a Union minister?

Yes, he served as railway minister in 2011 during the UPA-2 government.

5. Which constituency did he represent?

He represented Krishnanagar Uttar in the West Bengal Assembly.

6. Why was he called a political strategist?

He was known for his organizational skills and behind-the-scenes political planning.