Tapan Ghosh, 67, was the founder of the Hindu Samhati group.
Kolkata:
Former RSS chief Tapan Ghosh, who tested positive for COVID-19, died in hospital on Sunday, his associates said.
Tapan Ghosh, 67, was the founder of the Hindu Samhati group.
He was admitted to a private hospital last week after being tested positive for COVID-19.
“Tapan-da died tonight. He is survived by two sisters, “Samhati Hindu president Debtanu Bhattacharya told PTI.
Tapan Ghosh is the second state politician to die from COVID-19. Last month, the member for Trinamool Congress passed away due to the contagion.
Condemning the death of Tapan Ghosh, the head of the BJP, Swapan Dasgupta, said that he was one of the most dedicated people fighting for the unity of Hindus in West Bengal.
“He gave his life to this cause, inspiring thousands of people by his personal example. He will always be remembered and he will provide constant inspiration. Om Shanti,” tweeted Mr. Dasgupta, an MP for Rajya Sabha.
Tapan Ghosh passed away this evening. He was one of the most dedicated soldiers to fight for Hindu and Sangathan unity in West Bengal. He gave his life to this cause, inspiring thousands of people with his personal example. It will always be remembered and provide constant inspiration. Om Shanti
– Swapan Dasgupta (@ swapan55) July 12, 2020
Tapan Ghosh, who was pracharak RSS since 1975, broke away from the organization in 2007, following some ideological differences.
Known for his fiery speeches and often controversial remarks, he formed the Hindu Samhati in 2008.
Made up of only a few hundred people, the organization under his leadership has spread to all districts of West Bengal and has also opened units in Jharkhand and Assam.
Tapan Ghosh left the Hindu Samhati in 2018, due to some differences in the outfit.
