Tapan Ghosh, politician
Tapan Ghosh, the former RSS leader who had tested positive for COVID-19, died at a hospital on July 12, 2020.
Tapan Ghosh, 67, was the founder of Hindu Samhati group.
He was admitted to a private hospital a week before after he tested positive for COVID-19.
"Tapan-da passed away this evening. He is survived by two sisters," Hindu Samhati president Debtanu Bhattacharya told PTI.
Tapan Ghosh is the second politician in the state to die due to COVID-19. Last month, Trinamool Congress MLA died due to the contagion.
Condoling Tapan Ghosh's death, senior BJP leader Swapan Dasgupta said he was one of the most dedicated persons fighting for the unity of Hindus in West Bengal.
"He gave his life to this cause, inspiring thousands through personal example. H...