Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswabandhu Sen Passes Away After Prolonged Illness

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, December 26, 2025

The Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, Biswabandhu Sen, passed away on Friday morning, leaving the state in deep mourning. He had been undergoing treatment for the past several months at a private hospital in Bengaluru due to prolonged illness.

Biswabandhu Sen, initially a Congress leader leader of Tripura later join BJP, was presently serving as the 11th Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly since June 21 2018. A four-time MLA from the Dharmanagar Assembly constituency in North Tripura district, he was known for his calm demeanor, administrative acumen, and firm commitment to parliamentary traditions. His demise marks a significant loss to Tripura’s political and legislative life.

Following the news of his passing, Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed profound grief and extended condolences to the bereaved family. In a message shared on social media, the Chief Minister described Sen’s death as an irreparable loss for the people of Tripura.

“This untimely demise is an irreparable loss for the state. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and followers. I pray to the Almighty for the eternal peace of the departed soul and for strength to the family to overcome this difficult time,” the Chief Minister said.

Leaders across party lines, legislators, and citizens have also expressed shock and sorrow, remembering Biswabandhu Sen as a disciplined legislator and a dignified Speaker who upheld the sanctity of the House.

Further details regarding his last rites are awaited.

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