Haji Sk. Nurul Islam, Trinamool Congress MLA from Basirhat in West Bengal, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, September 25. He was at the age of 61. According to his family, he has been battling with cancer for a long time. His health deteriorated suddenly on Wednesday morning, and he died of his illness at home.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoled the death of the TMC MLA and said, "He worked hard for the upliftment of poor people in a backward region."
CM Banerjee took to her social media account X to inform about the demise of her party MLA. "Sad to know of the demise of my valued colleague, our MP of Basirhat, Haji Sk. Nurul Islam. He was a dedicated social worker in a remote Sundarban area, and he worked hard for the upliftment of poor people in a backward region. People of Basirhat will miss his leadership. I convey my condolences to his family, friends and colleagues."
Also Read | Not receiving funds under PMAY for last three years, says Mamata Banerjee.
Haji Nurul Islam is known not only for his political achievements but also for his organisational skills. He first became an MP from Basirhat in 2009, later contesting from the Jangipur constituency in 2014, though he did not win.
Islam returned to state politics and was elected as an MLA from the Haroa constituency in 2016 and again in 2021. He was born on November 11, 1964, in North 24 Parganas district of Bengal. He is one of the most prominent Muslim faces of Trinamool. Mr Islam has been associated with the Trinamool Congress since its formation in January 1998. He first served as a member of the gram panchayat samiti between 2003 and 2008 from the Bahera village.