West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has sharply criticized the state government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for obstructing victims of alleged post-poll violence from meeting him at Raj Bhavan. The incident, deemed “unconstitutional” by Governor Bose, highlights a growing dispute over democratic rights and governance in the state. Despite his office granting permission, victims were barred from entering, prompting accusations of rights violations and calls for transparency from the state administration.
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- Governor C V Ananda Bose criticized the West Bengal government for preventing victims of post-poll violence from meeting him at Raj Bhavan.
- He described the government’s actions as unconstitutional and demanded a response from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
- The controversy arose when police cited Section 144 of the CrPC to block victims and BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari from entering Raj Bhavan.
- Governor Bose emphasized that the government’s actions violated constitutional rights, particularly the right to life.
- He referenced Article 167 of the Indian Constitution, which mandates transparency in state administration decisions.
- Bose expressed regret over the lack of government response to the victims’ grievances.
- During his visit to Maheshwari Bhawan, he met around 150 individuals affected by post-poll violence.
- The Governor called for a fair assessment of the situation before making further comments, seeking a report from the government.
- He emphasized the importance of upholding truth and condemned the widespread violence in West Bengal.
- Bose stressed the need for transparency and adherence to constitutional norms in governance.
