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'Human cost of relentless political hostility': Mamata on TMC leader's suicide

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:09:28 +0530
'Human cost of relentless political hostility': Mamata on TMC leader's suicide

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Key context: The former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee claimed that Asish Banerjee was "repeatedly maligned, falsely accused and subjected to relentless pressure". She said: The harassment and mental pressure he faced, despite his long record of public service, should make all of us pause and reflect on the human cost of relentless political hostility". Meanwhile, West Begal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said he would ensure probe into suicide. This development from timesofindia.indiatimes.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

The former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee claimed that Asish Banerjee was "repeatedly maligned, falsely accused and subjected to relentless pressure". She said: The harassment and mental pressure he faced, despite his long record of public service, should make all of us pause and reflect on the human cost of relentless political hostility". Meanwhile, West Begal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said he would ensure probe into suicide.

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