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NDTV
3 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
"Have Lot Of Work To Do": Bengal Governor Dismisses Talks Over His Removal
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday dismissed speculations over his removal from the gubernatorial post, asserting that he will move forward with renewed vigour in his quest to restore the state's "lost reputation" and make it free from violence. Mr Bose, who resumed duties at the Raj Bhavan on May 29 after spending nearly a month in hospital due to a cardiac condition, said he would soon start visiting rural regions of the state, including the violence-hit areas of Murshidabad and Malda, to bring back the feeling of bonhomie among various communities. "Bengal has given me a new lease of life. I will start going to the villages and work to establish brotherhood and friendship among various communities, and also fight against violence ruthlessly. I have a lot of work to do," he told PTI during an interview. Mr Bose, 74, admitted that he was a 'little bothered' over such speculations doing the rounds, but "responsible quarters in Delhi" advised him to ignore them. "Since you asked the question (about getting replaced), I can tell you that I got a call from responsible quarters in Delhi. They asked me to totally ignore such rumours and go ahead with my work. I have been asked to go full throttle in the mission that I started here. "My mission will be to go more and more to the people of Bengal to settle their problems. My purpose is to work relentlessly to establish a Bengal that is violence-free," he asserted. Mr Bose said he was feeling perfectly fine now, but doctors have advised him to not stress himself with work for a few days. "Doctors have asked me to go slow, but that's only for a few days. That much pace should not be there because I used to work for 20 hours every day. Even earlier, when I didn't have such an important assignment, I worked for about 16 hours. It's not something very new to my nature," he said. Mr Bose said the incidents of violence in Murshidabad and Malda districts in April during protests over the Waqf Amendment Act had left him deeply disturbed. At least three people died and several others were injured in the riots. "The stories which were narrated by the women in particular were so disturbing that it will shake any civilised mind. People had to suffer in silence. The atrocities were deliberately inflicted on them. And, they had a feeling that there was no one to support us, no one even to complain to,' the governor said. On his evaluation of the current state of affairs in West Bengal, Mr Bose said the state has fallen from its stature of intellectual dominance because of incidents of violence and corruption. He also said that over the years, political parties have been 'using violence as means for political and electoral gains'. "Bengal is a great state with a highly civilised society. It cares for culture and its values. There is no exaggeration to say, what Bengal thinks today, India thinks tomorrow. Unfortunately, over the decades, Bengal has fallen from its stature of intellectual dominance due to violence and corruption. 'And, violence still continues. I do not see violence as something that is connected with any particular government. When elections come, parties use violence for political and electoral gains,' the governor said. Asked about his role in next year's assembly election, Mr Bose said he would do everything to ensure free and fair polling. "The most important highlight of our democracy is election. The governor's primary job is to defend the Constitution. My role will become more appropriate and more prominent during the polls. I will be there to see that the election is conducted in a free and fair manner, without infringing upon the rights and areas of operation of the Election Commission," he said. When pointed out that the West Bengal government was planning to introduce a constitutional amendment pertaining to the 'governor sitting over bills passed by the state legislature', Mr Bose asserted not a single bill was pending with the Raj Bhavan other than those referred to the President. "I don't want to comment on what the state government intends to do. I can tell you that there is not a single bill that is pending in this Raj Bhavan, barring the ones referred to the President under the Constitution,' he said. Commenting on the ongoing agitation of teachers who lost jobs following a Supreme Court order, Mr Bose said he was hopeful that justice will be done in the matter. "Agitations are a part of democracy. When there is a court intervention, let us all be hopeful that justice will be done. I am sure those concerned will use all avenues to see that the issue is settled properly,' the governor added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
I am going nowhere, will work with renewed vigour to make Bengal violence-free: Guv
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday dismissed speculations over his removal from the gubernatorial post, asserting that he will move forward with renewed vigour in his quest to restore the state's "lost reputation" and make it free from violence. Bose, who resumed duties at the Raj Bhavan on May 29 after spending nearly a month in hospital due to a cardiac condition, said he would soon start visiting rural regions of the state, including the violence-hit areas of Murshidabad and Malda, to bring back the feeling of bonhomie among various communities. "Bengal has given me a new lease of life. I will start going to the villages and work to establish brotherhood and friendship among various communities, and also fight against violence ruthlessly. I have a lot of work to do," he told PTI during an interview. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Women Ever Today's NYC Undo Bose, 74, admitted that he was a "little bothered" over such speculations doing the rounds, but "responsible quarters in Delhi" advised him to ignore them. "Since you asked the question (about getting replaced), I can tell you that I got a call from responsible quarters in Delhi. They asked me to totally ignore such rumours and go ahead with my work. I have been asked to go full throttle in the mission that I started here. Live Events "My mission will be to go more and more to the people of Bengal to settle their problems. My purpose is to work relentlessly to establish a Bengal that is violence-free," he asserted. Bose said he was feeling perfectly fine now, but doctors have advised him to not stress himself with work for a few days. "Doctors have asked me to go slow, but that's only for a few days. That much pace should not be there because I used to work for 20 hours every day. Even earlier, when I didn't have such an important assignment, I worked for about 16 hours. It's not something very new to my nature," he said. Bose said the incidents of violence in Murshidabad and Malda districts in April during protests over the Waqf Amendment Act had left him deeply disturbed. At least three people died and several others were injured in the riots. "The stories which were narrated by the women in particular were so disturbing that it will shake any civilised mind. People had to suffer in silence. The atrocities were deliberately inflicted on them. And, they had a feeling that there was no one to support us, no one even to complain to," the governor said. On his evaluation of the current state of affairs in West Bengal, Bose said the state has fallen from its stature of intellectual dominance because of incidents of violence and corruption. He also said that over the years, political parties have been "using violence as means for political and electoral gains". "Bengal is a great state with a highly civilised society. It cares for culture and its values. There is no exaggeration to say, what Bengal thinks today, India thinks tomorrow. Unfortunately, over the decades, Bengal has fallen from its stature of intellectual dominance due to violence and corruption. "And, violence still continues. I do not see violence as something that is connected with any particular government. When elections come, parties use violence for political and electoral gains," the governor said. Asked about his role in next year's assembly election, Bose said he would do everything to ensure free and fair polling. "The most important highlight of our democracy is election. The governor's primary job is to defend the Constitution. My role will become more appropriate and more prominent during the polls. I will be there to see that the election is conducted in a free and fair manner, without infringing upon the rights and areas of operation of the Election Commission," he said. When pointed out that the West Bengal government was planning to introduce a constitutional amendment pertaining to the "governor sitting over bills passed by the state legislature", Bose asserted not a single bill was pending with the Raj Bhavan other than those referred to the President. "I don't want to comment on what the state government intends to do. I can tell you that there is not a single bill that is pending in this Raj Bhavan, barring the ones referred to the President under the Constitution," he said. Commenting on the ongoing agitation of teachers who lost jobs following a Supreme Court order, Bose said he was hopeful that justice will be done in the matter. "Agitations are a part of democracy. When there is a court intervention, let us all be hopeful that justice will be done. I am sure those concerned will use all avenues to see that the issue is settled properly," the governor added.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bengal guv hails PM Modi's visit, calls it a 'great day for Bengal to celebrate'
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state - to lay the foundation stone of a Rs 1,010-crore City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts - as a "great day for Bengal to celebrate." Speaking to PTI, the Governor lauded the Prime Minister's "relentless efforts for an overall development of the nation, particularly Bengal." "As far as development is concerned, the PM has been working tirelessly for the progress of the entire country, with a special focus on Bengal," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Negros Oriental - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo Bose also noted the symbolic significance of the PM's visit coming in the backdrop of the success of 'Operation Sindoor', recently undertaken by Indian armed forces.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose discharged after 23-day hospital stay, advised to slow work pace
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose was discharged from a Kolkata hospital on May 15, 2025, after a 23-day stay. He was admitted with shoulder pain following visits to violence-hit Murshidabad and Malda, where doctors discovered mild coronary artery disease and performed an intervention procedure. Raj Bhawan confirmed his good health and high spirits upon his return. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Kolkata: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose was discharged from the hospital after 23 days after undergoing intervention procedure, people in the know was admitted to a hospital with complaints of shoulder pain , following his visit to communal violence-hit Murshidabad and Malda. Raj Bhawan has confirmed about the release of Bose from the hospital and noted that 'he is now in good health.''We are pleased to inform that the Honourable Governor of West Bengal Dr C V Ananda Bose has returned to Raj Bhavan after a brief period of medical care and rest at the hospital. We are happy to share that the Honourable Governor is now in good health and high spirits,' Raj Bhawan source was discharged from the Kolkata-based private hospital nearly three weeks after he was admitted there on April 22 with shoulder pain.'Dr CV Ananda Bose, Hon'ble Governor of West Bengal, was brought to Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals , Kolkata, on April 22, 2025, with complaint of shoulder pain after his hectic work during his visit to the field,' the hospital said in a press hospital authority said also confirmed that 'On detailed examination, he was found to have mild coronary artery disease . He underwent an intervention procedure.''He has been cooperative and responded well to the treatment and has been discharged from the hospital on May 15, 2025. Now his oxygen saturation is 100%, his blood pressure and blood glucose level are normal. However, he has been advised by the medical team to slow down his pace of work until the next assessment,' the statement April 21, Bose was rushed to Kolkata's Eastern Command Army Hospital when he complained of uneasiness following his return from communal violence-hit areas in Murshidabad Governor was reportedly shifted to the private hospital the next day , where he was treated, till his discharge. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited him at both the hospitals.
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose returns to Raj Bhavan after brief period of medical care
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 15 (ANI): West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose returned to Raj Bhavan after a brief period of medical care and rest at the hospital, as per a release. 'We are happy to share that the Honourable Governor is now in good health and high spirits. We extend our sincere gratitude to all those who expressed their concern and conveyed their good wishes during this time. Your continued support and prayers are been highly appreciated,' the release stated. On April 21, the Governor was admitted at the Command Hospital in Kolkata for observation after experiencing shoulder pain. Following a check-up, he was advised to rest and kept under observation for a day. According to a statement from Raj Bhavan Kolkata on X, the Governor experienced mild shoulder pain after a series of intensive field visits. He underwent a routine check-up and was advised rest and a day of observation by doctors. 'After his hectic field visits, His Grace had mild shoulder pain. He visited the Command Hospital for a routine check-up. The pain has subsided, but the doctors have advised him to rest and want to keep him under routine observation for a day,' the post read. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had also visited Bose at the hospital. Meanwhile, in another development, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticised the reported proposal of the Governor to impose President's rule in West Bengal over the violence in Murshidabad. Chowdhury stated the rule could not be implemented 'arbitrarily' and blamed the state administration for the deteriorating law and order. The West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose filed a report to the Ministry of Home Affairs over the Murshidabad violence, which reportedly says that the centre is open to implementing Article 356 (President's rule) if the state's condition further deteriorates. Speaking to ANI, Chowdhury said, 'Implementation of Article 356 suddenly is not easy. We have a constitution here, as well as the judiciary. Arbitrarily, it cannot be implemented based on what the governor says. I don't know if there is a condition that the President's rule be implemented here. I understand that law and order are worsening here, and the state administration and the CM herself are responsible for it. For things to be better, this government must be removed, but not from the backdoor by implementing the president's rule.' Violence erupted on April 11 in Murshidabad during a protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The violence resulted in two deaths, several injuries, and property damage. Thousands of people fled their homes in search of safety. (ANI)
