Bayron Biswas, the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Sagardighi, sustained burn injuries after a fire erupted at his residence in Samserganj on Saturday, October 3, 2026, according to ndtv.com and thehindu.com.

Mr. Biswas was rescued from his home and subsequently admitted to a local nursing home for treatment. According to local sources cited by ndtv.com, he is currently in stable condition and has sustained approximately 30% burns. His wife also reportedly sustained injuries while attempting to rescue him from the blaze.

The fire broke out at around 11 a.m. on Saturday, according to locals present in the area, ndtv.com reported. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene, and three fire tenders brought the blaze under control within an hour, Bishnupada Roy, Officer-in-Charge of the Dhuliyan Fire Station, told ndtv.com on Saturday afternoon. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined by officials.

Mr. Biswas may be transferred to Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital for further treatment, with his family indicating a potential transfer to a hospital in Kolkata if necessary, ndtv.com stated.

Political Context

Mr. Biswas is an MLA with the Democratic Trinamool Congress. He had previously defected from the Mamata Banerjee faction of the Trinamool Congress following the 2026 Assembly elections, subsequently establishing his own political camp under the leadership of Ritabrata Banerjee, according to ndtv.com. He initially won the Sagardighi seat in a 2023 bypoll on a Congress ticket before later joining Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress.

Reactions from Political Figures

Several political figures have expressed concern and wished Mr. Biswas a speedy recovery.

  • Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari wished Mr. Biswas a speedy recovery, stating to reporters, "I have heard about it and will get details of the matter," according to ndtv.com. Thehindu.com also reported that Chief Minister Adhikari was among several politicians calling for his recovery.
  • Ritabrata Banerjee reacted to the incident on social media, writing, "Deeply disturbed & pained with the news of my friend and colleague Bayron Biswas. Wishing for his speedy recovery. Get well soon Brother," ndtv.com reported.
  • Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stated that Mr. Biswas was like his brother, despite their differing political affiliations, and wished for his speedy recovery, according to ndtv.com.
  • West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar called for an investigation into the incident. "This needs to be investigated because the fire occurred against the backdrop of his colourful political career," Mr. Sarkar told ndtv.com.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, and Mr. Biswas remains under medical care.