Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen passed away late on Thursday night, December 25, while he was undergoing treatment at Aster CMI Hospital in Bengaluru. He was 72 years old. His death has brought sadness across the state, especially among political leaders, colleagues, and people who knew him closely.
Biswa Bandhu Sen had been unwell for several months. In August, he suffered a massive brain haemorrhage and had to be admitted to a hospital in Agartala. Doctors there carried out an emergency surgery to save his life. Later, he was shifted by air ambulance to Bengaluru so that he could receive specialised medical care. Since then, he had remained in a critical condition. Despite continuous treatment and care from doctors, his health did not improve and he eventually passed away.
According to information shared by officials, his mortal remains are likely to be brought back to Tripura on December 27. Arrangements are being made for people to pay their last respects once his body reaches the state.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha confirmed the news of Sen’s death through a post on social media. He expressed deep grief and offered condolences to the bereaved family. The Chief Minister also remembered Sen as a respected leader and a dignified public representative who served the people with dedication.
Biswa Bandhu Sen was a senior political figure in Tripura. At the time of his passing, he was serving as the Speaker of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly. He represented the Dharmanagar Assembly constituency and had been elected as an MLA four times, which shows the trust people had in him.
He began his political career with the Indian National Congress and was elected twice as a Congress MLA. Later, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and continued his political journey with the BJP. During his long political career, he was seen as a calm and approachable leader who maintained friendly relations across party lines. Colleagues from different parties often described him as polite, soft-spoken, and disciplined in his work.
As Speaker of the Assembly, Sen was responsible for conducting the proceedings of the House and ensuring that debates and discussions were carried out in an orderly manner. People who worked with him said he carried out this role with fairness and patience. His absence is likely to be felt strongly during Assembly sessions.
