ज्येष्ठ कम्युनिस्ट नेते आणि माजी लोकसभा अध्यक्ष सोमनाथ चॅटर्जी यांचे सोमवारी सकाळी निधन झाले. ते ८९ वर्षांचे होते. चॅटर्जी हे गेल्या काही दिवसांपासून मुत्रपिंडाच्या आजाराने त्रस्त होते. प्रकृती अधिक बिघडल्यानंतर त्यांना १० ऑगस्ट रोजी उपचारासांठी रुग्णालयात दाखल करण्यात आले. उपचारादरम्यान कोलकातातील बेले व्ह्यू रूग्णालयात त्यांचे निधन झाले. त्यांच्या निधनानंतर अनेक मान्यवरांनी ट्विटवरच्या माध्यमातून त्यांना श्रद्धांजली वाहिली आहे. राष्ट्रपती रामनाथ कोविंद Sorry to hear of the passing of Shri Somnath Chatterjee, former Speaker of the Lok Sabha and a veteran parliamentarian who had a forceful presence in the House. A loss for public life in Bengal and India. My condolences to his family and innumerable well-wishers #PresidentKovind — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 13, 2018 पंतप्रधान नरेंद्र मोदी Former MP and Speaker Shri Somnath Chatterjee was a stalwart of Indian politics. He made our Parliamentary democracy richer and was a strong voice for the well-being of the poor and vulnerable. Anguished by his demise. My thoughts are with his family and supporters. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 13, 2018 काँग्रेस अध्यक्ष राहुल गांधी I mourn the passing away of Shri Somnath Chatterjee, 10 term MP and former Speaker of the Lok Sabha. He was an institution. Greatly respected and admired by all parliamentarians, across party lines. My condolences to his family at this time of grief. #SomnathChatterjee — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 13, 2018 काँग्रेस पक्षाकडूनही श्रद्धांजली We are deeply saddened by the passing of Somnath Chatterjee,10 time MP. He was also universally admired for being a tough but fair Lok Sabha speaker. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. #SomnathChatterjee pic.twitter.com/vF7nnqtSGe — Congress (@INCIndia) August 13, 2018 परराष्ट्र मंत्री सुषमा स्वराज I am sorry to know about the sad demise of Shri #SomnathChatterjee. In spite of our ideological differences, we cherished a very cordial relationship. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. — Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) August 13, 2018 केंद्रीय मंत्री राज्यवर्धनसिंघ राठोड Saddened by the demise of veteran parliamentarian & former speaker #SomnathChatterjee. He was respected across party lines and his contribution enriched Indian polity. Thoughts and prayers with his family. — Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 13, 2018 खासदार आणि राष्ट्रवादीचे नेते प्रफुल्ल पटेल Saddened to hear about the demise of former #Loksabha speaker and One of the longest-serving parliamentarians Somnath Chatterjee ji. May his soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to the family. pic.twitter.com/orh3TqjMxq — Praful Patel (@praful_patel) August 13, 2018 राष्ट्रवादी काँग्रेसचे राष्ट्रीय प्रवक्ते नवाब मलिक An exemplary parliamentarian and speaker leaves us today. Rest in Peace Shri. #SomnathChatterjee . My condolences to members of his family. @NCPspeaks pic.twitter.com/hczp7Qou53 — Nawab Malik (@nawabmalikncp) August 13, 2018 केंद्रीय मंत्री डॉ. हर्ष वर्धन Anxious about the health of former #LokSabha Speaker and veteran communist leader #SomnathChatterjee, who is admitted to a Kolkata hospital. Wish him a speedy recovery and return to normal health. pic.twitter.com/B4zIiK2xdR — Dr. Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) August 13, 2018 Indian political landscape would miss the principled, uncompromising & inspiring Communist leader #SomnathChatterjee. He would always be remembered for his non-partisan role as Lok Sabha Speaker. My condolences to his family & scores of followers across the country & abroad. pic.twitter.com/fqHZShUnwZ — Dr. Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) August 13, 2018 युवा काँग्रेसचे राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष चिरंजीवी राव Deeply saddened by the passing away of former LokSabha Speaker Shri #SomnathChatterjee. My heartfelt condolences to his family & friends, may god give them strength to bear this loss. May his soul rest in peace. — Chiranjeev Rao (@Chiranjeev_INC) August 13, 2018 उद्योजक नवीन जिंदाल Saddened by the demise of former Loksabha speaker and veteran leader Shri #SomnathChatterjee . My condolences to his family and innumerable loved ones. May the departed soul rest in peacepic.twitter.com/2Y2gibJOeH — Naveen Jindal (@MPNaveenJindal) August 13, 2018 भाजपचे महासचिव कैलाश विजयवर्गीय पूर्व लोकसभा अध्यक्ष श्री सोमनाथ चटर्जी के निधन की खबर अत्यंत दुखद है। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को शांति एवं परिजनों को संबल प्रदान करें। !!ॐ शांति शांति !!#SomnathChatterjee pic.twitter.com/eomJKLpZwu — Kailash Vijayvargiya (@KailashOnline) August 13, 2018 संयुक्त जनता दलाचे नेते शरद यादव #SomnathChatterjee Deeply saddened on his death. He was a very knowledgeable & straight forward person.On his passing away, I have lost not only a very friendly person but d country has lost a distinguished Parliamentarian & a veteran leader. Heart felt condolences to his family. — SHARAD YADAV (@SharadYadavMP) August 13, 2018 जम्मू-काश्मीरचे माजी मुख्यमंत्री ओमर अब्दुल्ला Rest in peace now Somnath da. It was an honour to have known you & to have learnt from you. The Lok Sabha was much the poorer by your absence in recent years. India has lost a parliamentary giant today. #SomnathChatterjee — Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) August 13, 2018 काँग्रेस नेते अशोक गोहलत Deeply saddened by the passing away of former LokSabha Speaker Shri #SomnathChatterjee. My heartfelt condolences to his family members, may god give them strength to bear this loss. May his soul rest in peace. — Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) August 13, 2018 दहा वेळा लोकसभेत प्रतिनिधीत्व केलेले चॅटर्जी यांनी १९६८ मध्ये मार्क्सवादी कम्युनिस्ट पक्षाचे सदस्यत्व स्वीकारले. १९७१ मध्ये पहिल्यांदा ते लोकसभेवर निवडून गेले होते. १४ व्या लोकसभेत ते पश्चिम बंगालमधील बोलपूर मतदारसंघातून निवडून आले होते. सोमनाथ चॅटर्जी हे प्रसिद्ध वकील आणि हिंदू महासभेचे संस्थापक अध्यक्ष निर्मलचंद्र चॅटर्जी यांचे पुत्र होते.