<p>Veteran CPI(M) leader and former Transport Minister of West Bengal Shyamal Chakraborty died of Covid-19 on Thursday. He was 78 years old. Chakraborty, a Transport Minister for three terms (1982-1996) was hospitalised a few days ago with fever and chest congestion. He tested positive for Covid-19 on July 30. He was also a former Rajya Sabha MP.</p>.<p>The veteran CITU leader was suffering from breathing problem and was kept on oxygen support at a private hospital in Kolkata. Not only was he suffering from pneumonia, but was also undergoing dialysis.</p>.<p>His condition deteriorated since July 3 and he was put under ventilation. “ His condition was stable for the last two days. Today he suffered two back to back cardiac arrests. He revived from the first one but passed away after the second,” said Dr. Ajay Saekar, who was treating Chakraborty.</p>.<p>CPI(M) state secretary Surjya Kanta Mishra condoled his death.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also condoled Chakraborty’s death.</p>.<p>“Saddened at the passing away of veteran leader, former Member of Parliament and former Bengal minister Shyamal Chakraborty. My condolences to his family, friends and supporters,” tweeted Mamata.</p>.<p>Trinamool Congress MLA Tamonash Ghosh succumbed to the virus in June.</p>
<p>Veteran CPI(M) leader and former Transport Minister of West Bengal Shyamal Chakraborty died of Covid-19 on Thursday. He was 78 years old. Chakraborty, a Transport Minister for three terms (1982-1996) was hospitalised a few days ago with fever and chest congestion. He tested positive for Covid-19 on July 30. He was also a former Rajya Sabha MP.</p>.<p>The veteran CITU leader was suffering from breathing problem and was kept on oxygen support at a private hospital in Kolkata. Not only was he suffering from pneumonia, but was also undergoing dialysis.</p>.<p>His condition deteriorated since July 3 and he was put under ventilation. “ His condition was stable for the last two days. Today he suffered two back to back cardiac arrests. He revived from the first one but passed away after the second,” said Dr. Ajay Saekar, who was treating Chakraborty.</p>.<p>CPI(M) state secretary Surjya Kanta Mishra condoled his death.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also condoled Chakraborty’s death.</p>.<p>“Saddened at the passing away of veteran leader, former Member of Parliament and former Bengal minister Shyamal Chakraborty. My condolences to his family, friends and supporters,” tweeted Mamata.</p>.<p>Trinamool Congress MLA Tamonash Ghosh succumbed to the virus in June.</p>
