{"id":215473,"date":"2026-04-10T12:22:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=215473"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:22:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:52:56","slug":"end-of-an-era-in-malda-veteran-leader-dalu-laid-to-rest-beside-brother-gani-khan-district-in-mourning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/end-of-an-era-in-malda-veteran-leader-dalu-laid-to-rest-beside-brother-gani-khan-district-in-mourning\/","title":{"rendered":"End of an Era in Malda, Veteran Leader &#8216;Dalu&#8217; Laid to Rest Beside Brother Gani Khan; District in Mourning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Malda bid a tearful adieu to one of its tallest political figures on Wednesday as veteran Congress leader and former MP Abu Hasem Khan Chowdhury, popularly known as &#8220;Dalu,&#8221; breathed his last in Kolkata. His passing marks the end of a significant chapter in Bengal&#8217;s political history, particularly for the Kotwali family, which has been the heartbeat of Malda\u2019s politics for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a poignant moment that blended family legacy with political heritage, Dalu Babu was laid to rest right beside the &#8216;Mazar&#8217; of his elder brother, the legendary Ghani Khan Chowdhury. The sight of the two brothers resting side-by-side drew thousands of emotional followers to the funeral, including his son Isha Khan Chowdhury and top party officials. Dalu Babu was revered for his grassroots connectivity and his unwavering commitment to the people of Malda. Out of respect for his immense contribution, the District Congress leadership decided to suspend all election campaigns and party activities on Thursday. 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