The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) expresses its profound sorrow at the death of Comrade Ashok Ghosh, veteran leader of the All India Forward Bloc.
Comrade Ashok Ghosh, inspired by Subhas Chandra Bose, joined the freedom movement at a young age. He had participated in the Quit India movement. He headed the West Bengal unit of the Forward Bloc since 1952. During the course of these nearly seven decades, he led several mass movements on issues concerning the common people.
Comrade Ghosh was the senior most leader of the Left Front in West Bengal. He was one of founders of the West Bengal Left Front. He made an immense contribution to strengthen the Left Front during the past several decades.
His simple living, amiable nature and firm commitment made him one of the widely respected leaders in West Bengal, cutting across party lines.
The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) pays its homage to Comrade Ashok Ghosh and conveys its heartfelt condolences to the leaders and cadres of the All India Forward Bloc.