Agartala, July 30: Dinesh Chandra Saha, husband of Tripura Legislative Assembly Chief Whip Kalyani Saha Roy, passed away today after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest, according to sources close to the family.
The sudden demise sent shockwaves through political and social circles in the state, with several leaders and well-wishers expressing condolences. Dinesh Chandra Saha’s death has cast a pall of gloom over the family and the wider community, sources said.
Details regarding the exact circumstances of his death, along with the time and place of the incident, are yet to be officially confirmed. Family sources indicated that he had been experiencing health issues related to his heart prior to his passing, though further medical details have not been disclosed.
Kalyani Saha Roy, who serves as the Chief Whip of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, is yet to issue an official statement regarding her husband’s death. Political figures and constituents are expected to visit the family to pay their respects in the coming days.
Funeral arrangements are being finalised by the family, and further details are awaited. The news of his passing has drawn an outpouring of condolence messages from across the political spectrum in Tripura.