PMINDIA

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Shri Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay Ji.

PM hailed him as a towering figure in Bengali literature whose words portrayed the lives of people with sensitivity and insight.

In a post on X, Shri Modi said:

“Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay Ji, fondly known as Shankar.

He was a towering figure in Bengali literature whose words portrayed the lives of people with sensitivity and insight. Through his unforgettable works, he impacted generations of readers and enriched India’s literary world.

My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and countless admirers. Om Shanti.”