West Bengal governor resigns ahead of assembly elections
What's the story
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has resigned from his post after serving three and a half years in office. According to PTI, Bose said he had spent enough time as governor and decided to resign after a considerable period in office. However, he didn't disclose the reasons for his sudden resignation or if political pressure influenced his decision.
CM's reaction
Mamata reacts to Bose's resignation
Reacting to the resignation, which came just ahead of the state elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she was "shocked and deeply concerned" by Bose's sudden resignation. "However, given the prevailing circumstances, I would not be surprised if the Governor has been subjected to some pressure from the Union Home Minister to serve certain political interests on the eve of the forthcoming State Assembly elections," Banerjee said.
TN
RN Ravi will replace Bose, Mamata told
She also claimed that Home Minister Amit Shah informed her that Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi will replace Bose. "He never consulted with me as per the established convention in this regard. Such actions undermine the spirit of the Constitution of India and strike at the very foundation of our federal structure. The Centre must respect the principles of cooperative federalism and refrain from taking unilateral decisions that erode democratic conventions and the dignity of States," she added.
Tenure overview
Bose's tenure as Bengal governor
Bose was appointed as the Governor of West Bengal in 2022. During his tenure, he launched several outreach initiatives from Raj Bhavan, Kolkata, including the "Apna Bhaarat - Jagta Bengal" campaign aimed at public engagement and social empowerment across the state. Bose has represented India at the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN), Geneva, and the International Fusion Energy Organisation (ITER), France. He also served as the chairman of the Atomic Energy Education Society.