Kolkata: Former chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday accused BJP of unleashing a “politics of vengeance”, intimidation and persecution in Bengal following the death of senior Trinamool functionary Ujjal Biswas. She said no political rivalry could justify such treatment. In a post on X, Banerjee expressed grief over his demise and alleged that the suffering he endured in the final months of his life reflected the politics of persecution in the state.
He was kept behind bars for 49 days, implicated in false cases and subjected to immense physical and mental suffering. Biswas lost the Krishnanagar South seat to BJP’s Sadhan Ghosh in the 2026 assembly polls but remained with Banerjee despite defections. He was arrested after relief materials were found at his residence and subsequently spent time in custody in two cases, before securing conditional release after 49 days.
Because he refused to abandon his political convictions or switch sides, i still remember when he came to meet me and recounted the torture, humiliation and intimidation he had endured simply. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
In her condolence message, Banerjee described Biswas as “much more than a colleague in public life”, adding that they shared a close bond built over several years. Recalling his final months, Banerjee wrote on X, “What makes his demise even more painful is the ordeal he was forced to endure in the final months of his life. He was brutally attacked a few months ago. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines The pain in his words is something I will never forget. She alleged that his ordeal “is a chilling reminder of the politics of vengeance, intimidation and persecution that BJP has unleashed in Bengal. Download the TOI App.
Biswas, a three-time MLA from Krishnanagar South, died at a Kolkata hospital on Wednesday following multiple health complications.