West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has filed a defamation case against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Calcutta High Court. This legal action came a day after Banerjee made statements suggesting that women were afraid to visit the Raj Bhavan because of activities happening there.
Governor Criticizes Chief Minister’s Remarks
Earlier on the same day, Governor Bose criticized Banerjee’s comments, saying that public representatives should not create false and damaging impressions. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a respectful and truthful discourse.
In addition to the case against Banerjee, Governor Bose also filed a defamation suit against certain leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for making similar remarks. These actions show the governor’s strong response to the allegations made against him and the Raj Bhavan.
Mamata Banerjee’s Allegations
During an administrative meeting at the state secretariat on Thursday, Chief Minister Banerjee claimed that women had informed her they were scared to visit the Raj Bhavan due to recent incidents reported there. This statement sparked the governor’s decision to take legal action.
On May 2, a contractual female employee at Raj Bhavan accused Governor Bose of molestation. Following this allegation, the Kolkata Police began an investigation into the matter. This incident has added to the tension between the governor and the state administration.
TMC Rajya Sabha MP Dola Sen stated that she could not comment on the issue without consulting her party leadership, acknowledging the sensitivity of the matter.
Senior BJP leader Rahul Sinha expressed his support for Governor Bose’s decision to file the defamation case. He felt that this action was justified and should have been taken earlier.
Concerns from CPI(M) Leader
Veteran CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty voiced concerns over the ongoing conflict between Governor Bose and Chief Minister Banerjee. He believes that this feud is damaging West Bengal’s reputation on a national level and that both leaders have forgotten their constitutional responsibilities. Chakraborty called for an end to the dispute for the betterment of the state.
The defamation case filed by Governor Bose against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC leaders highlights the escalating tensions between the state government and the governor’s office.
With ongoing investigations and political reactions, the situation continues to develop, affecting the political landscape in West Bengal.
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