PM Narendra Modi condoles demise of Mukul Roy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep grief over the passing of former Union Minister Mukul Roy, who died in the early hours of the day following a cardiac arrest. He was 73.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Pained by the passing of former Union Minister Shri Mukul Roy Ji. He will be remembered for his political experience and efforts to serve society. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.”
Roy breathed his last around 1.30 a.m. at Apollo Hospital Salt Lake in Kolkata, said his son Subhranshu Roy.
A senior politician from West Bengal, Roy was one of the founding members of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC).
In a post on X, West Bengal leader of opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari said, “Deeply disheartened to learn about the sad demise of Senior Politician; Shri Mukul Roy. My sincere condolences to his family. Praying that his soul attains eternal peace. Om Shanti.”
