India-born Labour MP Ashok Kumar found dead

8220;At this stage it is too early to say whether the death is being treated as suspicious and inquiries are ongoing,8221; a police spokesman said.

House of Commons speaker John Bercow paid tributes to Kumar at the start of business.

8220;It came as a huge shock to everyone. Ashok was a fine politician who served his constituency and his constituents with diligence and unswerving commitment,8221; a spokesman for Kumar8217;s office said.

8220;He was a natural fighter and a community leader. He first won his seat in 1991 in a by-election,only to narrowly lose it in the 1992 general election. Undaunted,he stood again and in 1997 regained the seat and successful defended it in following contests,8221; he added.

Announcing the news to the House of Commons on Monday afternoon,Bercow said,8221;Ashok was a most assiduous Member,much respected by the House and by professional background a very fine chemical engineer.