Somnath Chatterjee a remarkable human being, eminent parliamentarian: Ansari

Former vice president M Hamid Ansari today condoled the death of former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee, describing him as a remarkable human being and am eminent Parliamentarian.

Chatterjee passed away at a private hospital in Kolkata this morning following multiple organ failure.

"I express my deep distress over the passing away of Shri Somnath Chatterjee," Ansari said in a statement.

"He was a remarkable human being, an eminent parliamentarian and a very clear headed speaker of the Lok Sabha. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family," he said.