A bolt from the blue in West Bengal politics: Governor C.V. Anand Bose resigned on Thursday, sending his letter to President Droupadi Murmu. The move has prompted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to voice her astonishment and level serious allegations against the Union Home Ministry.
Posting on X, Banerjee stated, ‘Shocked and very disturbed by Governor C.V. Anand Bose’s sudden resignation. I don’t know the reasons yet. But considering the situation, it’s not unlikely the Home Minister exerted pressure for electoral gains ahead of assembly polls.’ She disclosed that Amit Shah informed her of R.N. Ravi’s nomination as successor without seeking her input, flouting customary procedures.
Banerjee decried this as an assault on constitutional values and federalism: ‘The center must honor cooperative federalism and avoid unilateral decisions that demean democratic norms and state honor.’ Bose, in office since 2022 with time left on his term, navigated a rocky relationship with the state executive, often delaying bills and sparking controversies.
As whispers of political maneuvering grow louder, this resignation injects uncertainty into Bengal’s governance. Analysts point to it as evidence of escalating Delhi-Kolkata frictions, potentially setting the stage for heightened confrontations. With no official reasons disclosed, the saga continues to unfold, captivating the nation’s political gaze.