Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deep sorrow over the death of former Railway Minister Mukul Roy. In a social media post, the Prime Minister stated that Mukul Roy would be remembered for his political experience and his efforts to serve society.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his condolences to the family.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in a social media post, said that Mukul Roy would be remembered for his contribution to politics in West Bengal and for his organizational skills.
Opposition Leader in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, Union Minister of State, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, and Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge, also expressed their deep sorrow.
Mukul Roy died at a private hospital in Kolkata early this morning after a prolonged battle with multiple health issues. On Monday, his body was taken to the Assembly. Assembly Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay and other MLAs paid their last respects. Later, Mukul Roy's body would be taken to his house at Ghatak Pukur in Kanchrapara in the North 24 Parganas district.