Death at a TMC Office: The Dark Underbelly of Bengal's Politics The news that Ashis Banerjee, former deputy speaker of the West Bengal assembly, was found hanging at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party office in Kolkata has sent shockwaves through the state's political circles.
As the investigation into his death continues, it is clear that this incident highlights a deeper problem: the toxic and often violent undercurrents that have come to define politics in Bengal.
Banerjee was a key figure in the TMC, having served as deputy speaker from 2016 to 2020. His death has sparked speculation about the possible reasons behind his tragic end.