Kolkata, Feb. 23 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday expressed deep shock and grief following the demise of former Railway Minister and the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mukul Roy, describing him as a long-time colleague and a "comrade-in-arms" in many political battles.

In a post on X, Banerjee wrote, "I am deeply shocked and grieved by the sudden news of the demise of veteran politician Mukul Roy. He was my long-time political colleague and a comrade-in-arms in many political struggles. The news of his departure has left me heartbroken."

"The late Mukul Roy devoted his life to the party from the very inception of the Trinamool Congress. He served as a Union Minister and enjoyed acceptability across all ...