Trinamool Congress Leader Mukul Roy Dies at 71: End of an Era for Bengal Politics' 'Chanakya'

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Mukul Roy, Bengal's 'Chanakya', Passes Away at 72 After Colorful Career

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News18•23-02-2026, 11:56

Mukul Roy, Bengal's 'Chanakya', Passes Away at 72 After Colorful Career

•Veteran politician Mukul Roy, 72, passed away after a prolonged illness, marking the end of a significant era in Bengal politics.
•Roy, known as Bengal's 'Chanakya', was a founding member of the Trinamool Congress and a close aide to Mamata Banerjee.
•He served as a Rajya Sabha MP, Union Shipping Minister, and Railway Minister during the UPA government.
•Mukul Roy joined BJP in 2017, becoming National Vice-President, but later returned to Trinamool Congress in 2021.
•His political journey was marked by high-profile movements, party shifts, and legal battles over his MLA status.

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