West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Quits Ahead Of Elections, Mamata Banerjee Reacts, Says 'Some Pressure...'

In a major political development, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose resigned from his post on Thursday, just months before the state's upcoming Assembly elections.

The exact reason for his resignation has not yet been disclosed.

According to reports, Bose - who assumed office as Governor in 2022 following Jagdeep Dhankhar - submitted his resignation to the central authorities in Delhi after serving in the role for more than three years.

Sudden Resignation Before Key State Polls

CV Ananda Bose stepped down from the Governor's post at a time when West Bengal is preparing for its next Assembly elections. His resignation has surprised many political observers, given the timing and the lack of an official explanation.
Bose had been serving as the Governor since 2022 after taking over from Jagdeep Dhankhar, who later became the Vice President of India.

Mamata Banerjee Reacts to the Development

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responded to the news through a post on social media platform X. She expressed concern over the sudden resignation and said she was not aware of the reasons behind the decision.
In her statement, she wrote:

"I am shocked and deeply concerned by the sudden news of the resignation of Shri C. V. Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal."

She further added:

"The reasons behind his resignation are not known to me at this moment. 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."

Centre Announces New Governor

In the same message, Mamata Banerjee said she was informed about the appointment of a new Governor.

She wrote:

"Union Home Minister just informed me that Shri R. N. Ravi is being appointed as Governor of West Bengal. He never consulted with me as per the established convention in this regard."

Her remarks indicate dissatisfaction with the process followed for appointing the new Governor.

Concerns Over Federal Structure

The Chief Minister also raised concerns about the impact of such decisions on the country's federal system.

In her statement, she said:

"Such actions undermine the spirit of the Constitution of India and strike at the very foundation of our federal structure."
She further emphasised the need for cooperation between the Centre and the states, adding:

"The Centre must respect the principles of cooperative federalism and refrain from taking unilateral decisions that erode democratic conventions and the dignity of States."