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On 8th August, Gyan Singh Sohanpal, former minister of West Bengal legislative assembly, expired at the SSKM Hospital due to old-age related problems. He belonged to the Kharagpur constituency.
Gyan Singh enjoyed immense respect among politicians all over India. He was elected to the state assembly 10 times. He was also a former minister in the Congress government in the state.
He was fondly called ‘Chacha’ by all, Sohanpal began his long march in public life by joining the Congress during the 1942 Quit India movement, and was the oldest candidate in fray during last year’s assembly polls.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted:
“We have lost a veteran legislator”. “Saddened at the passing of Gyan Singh Sohan Palji. We have lost a veteran legislator. My condolences to his family & friends”.
“He was a very senior member of the West Bengal Assembly. Tomorrow, the Govt will give his mortal remains a gun salute”.
