Former Bengal Minister Ujjal Biswas Dies Following Extended Illness

Ujjal Biswas, who served as a minister in the West Bengal administration, died at his hospital in Kolkata on Tuesday after an extended period of illness. The veteran politician's health had steadily worsened following a series of medical complications.

Biswas had undergone bypass surgery, but his recovery was marred by a subsequent brain stroke that significantly impacted his health trajectory. The stroke triggered a cascade of complications that ultimately led to his hospitalization in the state capital.

Despite medical intervention, Biswas could not recover from the combined effects of his surgical procedure and neurological episode. He was 83 years old at the time of his death.

Biswas had held various ministerial portfolios during his tenure in the Bengal government, contributing to state administration across multiple portfolios. His passing marks the end of a significant chapter in West Bengal's political history, with colleagues and political associates mourning the loss of the veteran administrator.