WEST BENGAL Governor C.V. Ananda Bose unleashed a scathing assessment of the state’s politics Wednesday, declaring that violence and corruption are proliferating like cancer in an alarming fashion.
Fresh from presiding over a convocation at a private institution in North 24 Parganas, Bose addressed the press with unflinching candor. ‘Bengal’s political arena faces two cancerous growths: violence and boundless corruption, both expanding at an unprecedented rate,’ he observed.
Vowing comprehensive measures, the Governor said, ‘We are united in our battle to forge a Bengal devoid of these evils, leaving no stone unturned.’
He lauded the central directives on ‘Vande Mataram’ protocols, calling the anthem a profound representation of India’s societal essence. ‘It captures the essence of liberty, where citizens voice opinions fearlessly,’ Bose elaborated.
Bose sidestepped questions on the Supreme Court’s verdict dismissing the state’s petition against the Calcutta High Court’s nod for NIA investigation into Murshidabad unrest. ‘This falls under judicial purview; I abstain from commentary as Governor,’ he responded measuredly.
Endorsing the Election Commission’s SIR exercise, he deemed it ‘a vital step for fair elections in the country.’
As political tensions simmer in West Bengal, Bose’s intervention highlights the perilous state of affairs. His invocation of cancer underscores the need for radical intervention to excise these threats and rejuvenate the political framework for a healthier future.