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Hindu Samhati leader Tapan Ghosh dies battling COVID-19 in Kolkata

Hindu Samhati founder and a former Pracharak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Tapan Ghosh died battling COVID-19 at a hospital in Kolkata. He was admitted to a private hospital last week after he was tested positive. He had founded the Hindu Samhati in the year 2007.

Tapan Ghosh (file photo)
Tapan Ghosh (file photo)

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Published : Jul 13, 2020, 3:51 AM IST

Kolkata: Hindu Samhati founder and senior leader, Tapan Ghosh who had tested positive for COVID-19, died at a hospital here on Sunday.

Ghosh, 67, was admitted to a private hospital last week after he tested positive for COVID-19.

Senior BJP leader Swapan Dasgupta took to Twitter to condole and said, "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. He will always be remembered and provide constant inspiration. Om Shanti," Dasgupta posted.

State BJP general secretary and Hooghly MP, Locket Chatterjee tweeted, "Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Shri Tapan Ghosh. We lose him to COVID-19. He will be deeply missed. Om Shanti."

It is to be noted that Ghosh, a former Pracharak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founded the Hindu Samhati in the year 2007.

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(ANI Report)

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