Overview
- Officials said Sen died at a private hospital in Bengaluru around 3:30 am on December 26 after months of treatment following a massive cerebral stroke.
- The state announced mourning from December 26 to 28 with flags at half-mast, no official entertainment, and a state funeral planned for December 27.
- Authorities said his mortal remains will be brought to Agartala on Saturday, with government offices and educational institutions closed on Friday as a mark of respect.
- Chief Minister Manik Saha paid floral tribute at the Assembly on Saturday, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders across parties issued public condolences.
- Sen, a four-time MLA from Dharmanagar and Speaker since March 2023, suffered a brain haemorrhage on August 8, underwent emergency surgery in Agartala, and was shifted to Bengaluru on August 11—a choice his doctor son defended as a family decision.