Ashish Banerjee’s Passing Shocks Rampruhat Constituency Ahead of Election Aftermath

The unexpected death of former West Bengal Deputy Speaker Ashish Banerjee has left the Rampruhat constituency reeling. The body was found on Sunday in his office located within his official residence in Birbhum’s Rampruhat area. Law enforcement officials have transferred the remains to a mortuary for a post‑mortem, noting that the cause of death is still under investigation. As soon as the news broke, a sizable crowd of party supporters, local residents, and media representatives converged on the site, demanding transparency. Banerjee, a five‑term MLA, was known for his roles in guiding education, agriculture and ayush policies and later presiding over assembly proceedings as Deputy Speaker. Despite his defeat in the 2026 legislative polls to a BJP challenger, he remained deeply engaged with grassroots activities. The discovery has triggered an outpouring of grief, with many expressing condolences on social media and at the office doorway, while police continue to gather evidence and await the forensic report.