[Marxistindia] Homage to Comrade Ashok Ghosh

[news from the cpi(m)]

March 3, 2016

 

 

Press Statement

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

(Hari Singh Kang)

For Central Committee Office

 

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