Kolkata, Feb. 15 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday led the final tributes to renowned Bengali singer-songwriter Pratul Mukhopadhyay, who passed away at the age of 82. His last rites were performed with full state honours at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata.

Mukhopadhyay, known for his socially conscious songs, was the voice behind iconic Bengali compositions like 'Ami Banglay Gan Gai' and 'Dinga Bhashao Sagore'.

The veteran musician had been battling cancer before passing away on February 15.

Banerjee expressed her condolences to Mukhopadhyay's family and revealed that the state government had offered assistance, but the family declined.

" We had very good relations with pratul da. We offered help from the state, but ...