123 Kolkata: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over the death of economist Bibek Debroy on Friday, describing him as a "brilliant son of Bengal" and a scholar of repute. Debroy, chairman of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), died in New Delhi on Friday.
Debroy (69) was an alumnus of Ramakrishna Mission School at Narendrapur near Kolkata and Presidency College in the city. He was conferred with the Padma Shri award in 2015.
"Saddened by the news of the sudden demise of Bibek Debroy, noted economist and Chairman of PM's Economic Advisory Council," Banerjee said in a post on X. "A brilliant son of Bengal and a scholar of repute, he will be remembered by us," Banerjee added and offered condolences to Debroy's family and friends.