Former Speaker Somnath Chatterjee took his last breath at 8:15 A.M

Former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital on 13^th Augustat 8:15 a.m. He was 89.

According to medical reports, the Former Lok Sabha speaker suffered a cardiac arrest and prolonged age-related ailments. He was admitted to Belle Veu Clinic in Kolkata on August 7. Last month, the former speaker had suffered a hemorrhagic stroke. Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal expressed grief over the death of former Lok Sabha Speaker.

"Saddened at the passing away of Somnath-Da.My condolences to his family and admirers. This is a great loss for us," the Trinamool Congress supremo tweeted.