Former Union Railway Minister Mukul Roy died early Sunday at a private hospital in Kolkata after a prolonged illness. The veteran West Bengal politician was 71.

A founding member of the All India Trinamool Congress, Roy was among the key organisers of the party in its early years. He was considered a close associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Roy had been undergoing treatment for multiple ailments, including kidney-related complications. According to his son, Subhrangshu Roy, he suffered a heart attack around 1:30 am and could not be revived.

Mukul Roy was born on April 17, 1954, in West Bengal. He acquired a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Calcutta and later earned a Master's degree from Madurai Kamaraj University.

Former Union Railway Minister Mukul Roy died early Sunday at a private hospital in Kolkata after a prolonged illness. The veteran West Bengal politician was 71.

A founding member of the All India Trinamool Congress, Roy was among the key organisers of the party in its early years. He was considered a close associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Roy had been undergoing treatment for multiple ailments, including kidney-related complications. According to his son, Subhrangshu Roy, he suffered a heart attack around 1:30 am and could not be revived.

Source:Ndtv