Political Leaders Mourn the Death of Veteran Communist Leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Opposition leader Jitendra Chaudhury expressed their grief over the death of former West Bengal CM and communist leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee. Bhattacharjee's death marks the end of an era in the communist movement, leaving a significant impact on leaders who had worked closely with him.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday expressed his grief over the death of former West Bengal Chief Minister and veteran communist leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee.

Leader of Opposition in Tripura Assembly Jitendra Chaudhury joined Saha in condoling Bhattacharjee's death.

''Deeply saddened by the death of former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee. I extend my sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and his relatives and well-wishers. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti,'' Saha wrote on Facebook.

Chaudhury remarked, ''His (Bhattacharjee's) death has created a vacuum in the communist movement not only in West Bengal but also in the entire country. It ends an era. Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has set an example on how to serve the people by maintaining transparency.''

Former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar also expressed deep sorrow over Bhattacharjee's death.

''I am deeply saddened… He had been ailing for the past few years. It is very tough to accept his death because we have worked in different forums for a long time. I tender my sincere condolence to the departed soul,'' Sarkar said.

Sarkar had collaborated with Bhattacharjee in various capacities within the CPI (M) from central committee to politburo.

''Bhattacharjee also visited Tripura to join the party's election rallies and party organisational conferences. These memories are hard to forget,'' Sarkar added.