Trinamool Congress MLA Idris Ali, who has been suffering from several illnesses, died at a private hospital in West Bengal’s Howrah district on Friday, a party leader said.

He was 73. Ali, the legislator from Bhagawangola in Murshidabad, breathed his last around 2.20 AM, officials said.

“Idris’ health had deteriorated recently and he was unable to walk properly. He developed breathing problems and was admitted to the hospital on February 13.”