Former Deputy Speaker and ex-Bengal minister found dead: who is Asish Banerjee?

Former West Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee was found dead at his Rampurhat residence on Sunday morning. The 74-year-old politician, who served as a five-time MLA, was found hanging. Police found a handwritten note near his body. Banerjee had a long career in politics and worked as a college professor.