Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury dies at 89.

Exam-focused facts from the 13 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury, former Union Minister, died on 8 April 2026 in Kolkata.
He was 89 years old and had been suffering from multiple age-related complications.
He was popularly known as Dalu in political circles.
He is survived by his wife and son Isha Khan Choudhury, Congress MP from Malda Dakshin.
His death marks the end of an era in Malda district politics where he remained a key figure for decades.