Veteran Congress leader and former Leader of the Opposition, Ashok Bhattacharya (74) today died of old age related ailments at the Agartala Government Medical College here, family sources said.
Bhattacharya, a popular leader was elected as MLA for five times in 1972, 1983, 1993, 1998 and 2003.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar visited the home of Bhattacharya here and and condoled his death.
The Newswire
Veteran Cong Leader Ashok Bhattacharya Dies
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