Former Tripura legislator and veteran media associate Tapas Dey died in Agartala late Friday night at the age of 81, ending a long public life marked by political service, journalism and more than three decades of association with the Agartala Press Club. Tipra Motha Party supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarman told party activists to lower the party flag at half-mast to honour Tapas Dey.
Key Takeaways
- Former Tripura MLA and Agartala Press Club associate member Tapas Dey died at a private hospital in Agartala at the age of 81.
- Dey served as an MLA from Salgarah in 1972 and remained closely associated with public service and journalism.
- Senior editors, journalists, educationists and Information and Cultural Affairs Department officials paid their last respects at the Agartala Press Club.
The media fraternity in Tripura mourned the death of former MLA and Agartala Press Club associate member Tapas Dey on Saturday. Dey died at a private hospital in Agartala late Friday night. He was 81.
His death brought an end to a long association with public life and the media. He remained actively connected with the Agartala Press Club for more than three decades.
From the Hospital, his mortal remains were taken to the Tripura Legislative Assembly, Agartala Press Club and later at the Chandramahal, where leaders of Tipra Motha, along with the CEM of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, paid their last respects.
Long Association with Agartala Press Club
Dey served as an associate member of the Agartala Press Club for over 30 years. During this period, he regularly offered advice and extended active support to the club and its members.
His association with the media fraternity went beyond a formal membership. He maintained close links with journalists and remained involved in matters concerning the press community.
The Agartala Press Club remembered him for his contribution and long-standing association with the institution.
Known for Helping People
Dey was widely known for his helpful nature. He often came forward to assist people facing difficulties.
His public life also reflected this approach. Although he was an active political personality, he remained above narrow party considerations.
He maintained relationships across political and social circles. His willingness to help people remained an important part of his public image.
Elected MLA from Salgarah in 1972
Dey entered the Tripura Legislative Assembly after winning the Salgarah seat in 1972.
Even after leaving electoral politics, he continued to maintain a strong sense of responsibility towards people. His commitment to public service remained visible for many years.
His conduct as a former elected representative stood out because he continued to carry the responsibilities associated with public life even long after his tenure in the Assembly had ended.
Deep Links with Journalism
Dey had a close relationship with the world of journalism. He served as the editor of the newspaper Far East.
He also worked for a long period as the Tripura representative of a magazine published from Shillong.
His involvement in journalism added another important dimension to his public life. His association with the media continued alongside his political and social activities.
Media Fraternity Pays Last Respects
News of Dey’s death spread across the media fraternity on Saturday, triggering an outpouring of grief.
At around 11:45 am, his mortal remains were brought to the Agartala Press Club. Senior editors, prominent journalists, educationists and officials of the Information and Cultural Affairs Department gathered there to pay their final respects.
They offered floral tributes to the former MLA and associate member of the press club.
The gathering reflected Dey’s long-standing relationship with the media community and his contribution to public life.
Agartala Press Club Expresses Condolences
The Agartala Press Club expressed deep sorrow over Dey’s death. It paid tribute to his memory and acknowledged his long association with the organisation.
The press club also conveyed its condolences to his wife and other bereaved family members.
Dey’s death leaves behind a legacy that spans politics, journalism, public service and a long association with the media fraternity in Tripura.
Pradyot Tells to Lower Party Flag at Half-Mast
In a social media post, Pradyot Kishore Debbarman wrote,”Tapas babu is no more and I can’t imagine how cruel life can be . Tapas Dey was my first political Guide and someone who taught me a lot about tripura history and politics . I request all my Tipra Motha warriors to honour Tapas Dey by lowering our party flag in half mast and by honouring him with a minute of silence . I will always miss him on a personal level . My mother rajmata Bibhu Devi also joins me in this moment of grief and sadness.”
