Poet Punyaslok Dasgupta passed away

Eminent poet Punyaslok Dasgupta known for his simplicity and loved by the common man, passed away of kidney ailment on 16th October. He was 66 years of age and is survived by a daughter.

Dasgupta did not follow any particular style. Fantasy and mysticism were reflected in his works which include 'Kuashar Bagan' and 'Chander Sangeet'.

Widely-known for his hospitality, poets and eminent persons used to flock to his house at Dhupguri area.

On the directives of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, district officials escorted the poet's body from the Jalpaiguri district hospital to his home yesterday.

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