State in Mourning: Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen Passes Away at 72
AGARTALA — In a somber day for the state of Tripura, Legislative Assembly Speaker and veteran legislator Biswa Bandhu Sen has passed away. After a prolonged four-month medical battle at a private facility in Bengaluru, the four-time MLA breathed his last on Friday. He was 72.
A Legacy of Public Service
A stalwart in Tripura’s political landscape, Sen’s journey saw him transition from the Congress to the BJP, eventually presiding over the state assembly with distinction. He is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter.
State Honors and National Tributes
The Tripura Government has officially declared a three-day period of state mourning, effective immediately from December 26 to 28.
- Protocol: The National Flag will fly at half-mast across all government installations.
- Funeral: A full state funeral is scheduled for Saturday, December 27, to honor his decades of service.
Condolences from National Leadership
The news has drawn tributes from the highest levels of government:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Expressed deep pain over the loss, noting that Sen will be remembered for his “commitment to numerous social causes” and his tireless efforts toward the state’s progress.
- Union Minister J.P. Nadda: Credited Sen as a leader who “worked closely with the people,” describing his passing as a significant loss for the state.
Local Leaders Express Grief
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha described the demise as an “irreparable loss,” while leaders across the political spectrum—including LoP Jitendra Chaudhury and Congress leader Sudip Roy Barman—joined in paying their respects, marking a rare moment of unified grief in the state’s political circle.
