The minister passed away at 11. 35 am in a private hospital in Salt Lake. The 67-year-old leader, who is survived by wife and son, was admitted to hospital on Tuesday last with lung and kidney disorders. He was also suffering from cancer. His condition worsened as he developed heart complications and was put on life support system. Shortly afterwards, he slipped into coma early on Monday.
Published 03 August 2009, 19:33 IST