BENGAL GOVERNOR
West Bengal Guv seeks report from Mamata Banerjee on public flogging of couple
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday sought a report from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the public flogging of a couple in Uttar Dinajpur district's Chopra. The governor described the incident, which was captured on video, as "barbarous."
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose warns of state's financial breakdown
In the midst of financial turmoil, the West Bengal Governor faces allegations of sexual assault, further complicating the state's already dire fiscal situation.
Governor CV Ananda Bose asks TMC govt to issue white paper on West Bengal's financial situation
"The fiscal situation of West Bengal is confronting multiple fiscal risks and public finance management issues exposing serious lapses on the part of the (state) government. It is very disturbing, shocking, and shattering to see that West Bengal is facing a financial breakdown. Its public finance is in the doldrums," Governor CV Ananda Bose claimed in a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan on Saturday.
Bengal Governor Ananda Bose files defamation suit against Mamata Banerjee for unsavoury remarks
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose filed a defamation case against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and certain TMC leaders at the Calcutta High Court. This action came in response to Banerjee's statement claiming that women had expressed fear about visiting Raj Bhavan due to alleged incidents there.
"Will answer it after 4 pm that day," West Bengal Governor reacts to remarks of TMC's Kunal Ghosh
West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose responded to Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh's remarks about the "untold story of hotel Taj Palace" and the "3 pm" deadline by stating he would address the matter after the deadline. The tension between the Governor and the Trinamool Congress has escalated over the oath ceremony of two newly elected Trinamool MLAs. Ghosh warned that if the MLAs were not sworn in by 3 pm on Monday, he would reveal the untold story. Meanwhile, West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay expressed hope that the Governor would understand the situation and conduct the oath ceremony.
Bengal speaker seeks President Murmu's help in MLAs' oath venue row
The oath-taking venue dispute for Trinamool Congress MLAs intensifies, with Governor leaving for New Delhi, leaving the matter unresolved and the legislators protesting against the Raj Bhavan oath directive.
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Will approach President if Bengal governor doesn't administer oath to new MLAs: TMC
Efforts persist to resolve the impasse over the oath-taking ceremony in the West Bengal assembly for the newly elected MLAs, emphasizing the need for proper administration of the oath.
West Bengal Governor has no right to disallow oath-taking of MLAs: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised Governor CV Ananda Bose for delaying the swearing-in of TMC MLAs, citing safety concerns raised by women about visiting the Raj Bhavan. Banerjee argued that the Governor should not obstruct the elected representatives from fulfilling their duties and suggested alternatives to the traditional venue for oath-taking. MLAs Sayantika Bandyopadhyay and Rayat Hossain Sarkar protested outside the state secretariat demanding to be allowed to take their oaths in the assembly.
Impasse over swearing in: 2 newly elected TMC MLAs waiting for Guv in Bengal assembly
Amid the ongoing impasse over their swearing-in, two newly elected Trinamool Congress MLAs arrived at the West Bengal assembly on Wednesday, stating they would wait until 4 pm for Governor C V Ananda Bose to administer the oath of office or give his consent for the Speaker to do so. The two MLAs, Sayantika Bandyopadhyay and Rayat Hossain Sarkar, were elected from Baranagar and Bhagabangola constituencies, respectively.
West Bengal Governor, state govt at loggerheads over oath taking ceremony of new MLAs
The dispute between the Governor and the state government over oath ceremonies for Trinamool MLAs intensifies. The Speaker's letter was deemed disrespectful by the Governor, leading to tensions. Trinamool MLA Sayantika Banerjee prefers an Assembly oath. A Raj Bhavan message sparked the conflict, involving Mamata Banerjee and Nirmal Chandra Roy. Governor CV Ananda Bose criticized the Speaker's letter.
Calcutta HC orders Bengal Govt to ensure safe return of displaced post-poll violence victims by Tuesday
The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to ensure the safe return of displaced victims of alleged post-poll violence by Tuesday. A Division Bench, headed by Justice Harish Tandon, reviewed the situation and numerous petitions were submitted. The court ordered the displaced people to be sent back to their homes by next Tuesday and ordered increased police surveillance in affected areas to prevent recurrence of violence.
Bengal told to ensure post-poll violence victims' safe return
A division bench headed by Justice Harish Tandon reviewed the situation with numerous petitions being submitted in the court and ordered the police to be more active in helping the displaced. "There are certain locations where the houses were vandalised. There were several other complaints of post-poll violence... CAPF was scheduled to stay till June 21. The Court has extended the presence of hearing till next Wednesday," Priyanka Tibrewal, the lawyer fighting for the displaced, said.
I am not secure with current Kolkata Police contingent in Raj Bhavan: Bengal Guv Ananda Bose
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has expressed concerns about the security of the Kolkata Police contingent in Raj Bhavan, despite orders to vacate the premises. Bose has reported constant snooping by the police, believing it is influenced by outside influencers, and has informed Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of his insecurity.
Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari urges Governor to deploy CAPF till Durga Puja in West Bengal
The Calcutta High Court on Friday allowed LoP) Suvendu Adhikari and alleged victims of post-poll violence to meet Governor CV Ananda Bose at Raj Bhavan, if granted permission by his office. On Thursday, Adhikari was not allowed to enter Raj Bhawan with the victims. HC wondered if the Governor was under house arrest that police did not allow the post-poll victims were not allowed to meet him.
Bengal Guv orders on-duty personnel of Kolkata Police to immediately vacate Raj Bhavan premises
West Bengal Governor orders Kolkata Police to vacate Raj Bhavan premises to convert police outpost near North Gate into 'Jan Manch' after recent incident with BJP leader and post-poll violence victims.
Congress bags Allahabad seat 40 years after Amitabh Bachchan's feat
Congress candidate Ujjwal Raman Singh won the Allahabad Lok Sabha seat defeating BJP candidate Neeraj Tripathi by 58,795 votes, ending the party's 40-year dry patch since actor Amitabh Bachchan's election in 1984. Singh (51), son of Samajwadi Party's stalwart leader and two-time MP from the Allahabad seat Rewati Raman Singh, has been an MLA from the Karchana seat of Prayagraj district.
Sandeshkhali post-poll violence: 'Worried' Bengal Guv asks Mamata to intervene
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose expressed concern about post-poll violence in Sandeshkhali and urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to intervene and restore peace, particularly addressing attacks on women in the area.
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose directs CM Mamata Banerjee to submit comprehensive report on scams
Referring to a provision of the Constitution, Bose said the chief minister of every state has to communicate with their respective governors all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation.
Section 144 imposed in "casual, high-handed manner": West Bengal Governor
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose criticized Kolkata Police for promulgating prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC in a casual, high-handed manner. He emphasized the need to present the order before the Council of Ministers as per Article 167 (c) of the Constitution.
WB Guv Ananda Bose criticises Mamata Banerjee over Nandigram violence, directs her to submit action-taken report
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose criticizes Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over killing of elderly woman in Nandigram, directing immediate action within Model Code of Conduct parameters.
TMC lodges complaint with EC against West Bengal Guv CV Ananda Bose
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, alleging that he used his office to canvass for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by wearing their party symbol at an event in Kolkata. The TMC alleged that Bose's conduct was undemocratic, violating constitutional values and impairing free and fair elections in the state. The TMC pointed out that the Election Commission of India has taken action against governors who have used their offices for canvassing for political parties, such as former Governor of Himachal Pradesh Gulsher Ahmad in 1993 and then Governor of Rajasthan Kalyan Singh in 2019.
Modi should've asked Bengal Governor to resign but didn't utter a single word: Mamata Banerjee
Demanding the resignation of West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday that she would never go to the Raj Bhawan or sit next to Bose as she felt "sitting beside him is a sin".
PM Modi still lying about Sandeshkhali, but mum on molestation allegation against Governor Bose: Mamata Banerjee
The PM, who is also campaigning in West Bengal, alleged that TMC goons were threatening the tormented women of Sandeshkhali to protect the culprits. "All of us have seen what the TMC has done with the sisters and mothers of Sandeshkhali. The TMC goons are now threatening the women in Sandeshkhali as the name of the main culprit is Shajahan Sheikh. TMC is doing everything to protect the culprits of Sandeshkhali," he alleged.
Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose must explain why he should not resign in wake of molestation allegations: Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee condemns Governor Bose over molestation allegations, demands resignation, challenges CCTV footage, accuses BJP of hindering industry reopens, criticizes false claims by BJP about clean water provision, and highlights free ration costs in West Bengal.
Molestation case: Guv to show CCTV footage to 100 people, except Mamata Banerjee and police
A woman accuses Governor Bose of molestation. Raj Bhavan plans to show CCTV footage to 100 people, excluding Mamata Banerjee and her police. Governor criticizes Mamata Banerjee's 'dirty politics' over the allegation.
Molestation case: Bengal Governor shows CCTV footage of Raj Bhavan to common people
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose presented CCTV footage from May 2 to about 100 individuals amidst allegations of molestation by a female employee of Raj Bhavan. The footage from two CCTV cameras at the main gate was shown to people at the ground floor hall of Raj Bhavan. This comes after a contractual female employee filed a complaint with Kolkata Police accusing Bose of molestation.
West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee lashes out at Governor C V Ananda Bose for 'misconduct' with woman employee
"Yesterday, a young woman who worked at Raj Bhavan came out and spoke against the Governor's harassment...Yesterday, the tears of the woman broke my heart. I have seen her video testimony. Before talking about Sandeshkhali, BJP must answer why the Governor did this to a woman working at Raj Bhavan," Banerjee said.
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