Former Union Minister Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury died in Kolkata due to age-related ailments, his family said.
Choudhury, popularly known as Dalu, was 89. He is survived by wife and a son, Congress's Malda Dakshin MP Isha Khan Choudhury.
His death marks the end of an era in the politics of Malda district, where he remained a key figure for decades.
Choudhury, a veteran Congressman, had been suffering from multiple age-related complications. He died at a private hospital in Kolkata late on Wednesday (April 8, 2026), his family said.
The last rites will be performed in Malda on Thursday (April 9, 2026).
