Mamata questions RN Ravi's appointment, says shocked by Bose's sudden exit

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a scathing attack on the Central Government following the sudden resignation of Governor CV Ananda Bose and the subsequent appointment of RN Ravi as his interim successor. In a strongly worded social media post, the Chief Minister expressed deep concern, suggesting that Bose may have been coerced into resigning due to pressure from the Union Home Ministry to serve specific political interests ahead of the upcoming State Assembly elections.

The core of the dispute lies in the appointment of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi to the additional charge of West Bengal. Banerjee claimed that while the Union Home Minister informed her of the decision, there was no prior consultation, which she argues violates established democratic conventions. She emphasized that such unilateral moves by the Centre strike at the very foundation of India's federal structure and ignore the principles of cooperative federalism.

Mamata Banerjee’s reaction highlights the deepening rift between the state secretariat, Nabanna, and the Centre. She stated that she was "shocked" by the resignation of CV Ananda Bose, noting that the reasons remain unclear to her. By questioning the legitimacy of the process, the Chief Minister has set a confrontational tone for the interim Governor’s tenure, suggesting that the appointment is a tactical move to influence the state's political climate.