West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose resigns ahead of Assembly polls
Governor's resignation ahead of elections suggests potential political interference.
C.V. Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal, resigned on Thursday (March 5, 2026), submitting his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu. The sudden move comes ahead of the state's Assembly elections and was reportedly prompted by pressure from the Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, expressed shock and concern over the Governor's resignation, stating that she believes he may have been pressured to serve political interests. She also criticized the decision as undermining the principles of federalism and democratic conventions.
8 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
R.N. Ravi was transferred from Tamil Nadu to West Bengal, following the resignation of C.V. Ananda Bose, in a move aimed at addressing political tensions.
12 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
R N Ravi was sworn in as the 22nd Governor of West Bengal, succeeding C V Ananda Bose.
— The Hindu
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