R N Ravi takes oath as 22nd Governor of West Bengal

Why in news

R N Ravi, a former IPS officer, was sworn in as the 22nd Governor of West Bengal, succeeding C V Ananda Bose.

Background

R N Ravi took the oath of office at Lok Bhavan on Thursday. He succeeds C V Ananda Bose, who resigned earlier in the month.

Facts for Prelims

• PostR N Ravi: 22nd Governor of West Bengal
• PlaceLok Bhavan: Venue of the swearing-in ceremony in West Bengal
• FactC V Ananda Bose: Predecessor who resigned as Governor of West Bengal

For Mains

Q. Discuss the constitutional role of the Governor as a bridge between the Union and the State, highlighting the significance of the office in a federal structure.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Constitutional friction: Balancing the Governor's discretionary powers with the mandate of the elected state government
• Federal dynamics: The role of the Governor in maintaining state-center equilibrium during political transitions

Keywords: Federalism · Constitutional Morality · Executive Powers · State-Center Relations

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