Tripura minister Khagendra Jamatia passes away
Tripura Fisheries and Cooperation minister, Khagendra Jamatia died at a hospital in New Delhi on Friday, the Deputy Speaker of the state Assembly, Pabitra Kar, said. He was 64 and is survived by his wife and two sons. Jamatia was admitted to Gobinda Ballav Panth Hospital here after he became ill on February 19, a day after the Assembly elections in the state.
His body would be brought to Tripura today
He was shifted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on February 25 where he was diagnosed with blood cancer, party spokesperson, Gautam Das, said. His body would be brought to Tripura today, he added. Jamatia was CPI(M)'s candidate from the Krishnapur constituency for the Assembly elections held on February 18. The poll results will be announced tomorrow.
