Bengal Guv CV Ananda Bose resigns; Mamata Banerjee ‘shocked’, says not consulted as RN Ravi set to replace him

With Assembly elections in West Bengal around the corner, state Governor CV Ananda Bose has tendered his resignation from the post, a sudden decision Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said has left her “shocked and deeply concerned”.

While there was no official confirmation from the West Bengal Lok Bhavan, Bose reportedly confirmed his resignation while speaking to a news agency. He, however, didn’t disclose the reason behind his decision.

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“I am shocked and deeply concerned by the sudden news of the resignation of Shri C. V. Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal. The reasons behind his resignation are not known to me at this moment,” CM Banerjee said on X.

The Bengal CM suggested pressure from the Union Home Ministry could be the reason behind Bose’s resignation.

“…Given the prevailing circumstances, I would not be surprised if the Governor has been subjected to some pressure from the Union Home Minister to serve certain political interests on the eve of the forthcoming State Assembly elections,” she said on X.

Banerjee further stated that she has been informed by the Home Minister that Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi would replace Bose as the new West Bengal Governor. However, the Chief Minister claimed she was not consulted on Ravi’s appointment.

“Union Home Minister just informed me that Shri R.N. Ravi is being appointed as Governor of West Bengal. He never consulted with me as per the established convention in this regard,” she said.

The Bengal CM said that such actions undermine the spirit of the Constitution and strike at the very foundation of India’s federal structure.

“The Centre must respect the principles of cooperative federalism and refrain from taking unilateral decisions that erode democratic conventions and the dignity of States,” she added.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has also tendered his resignation, reported news agency ANI.

Kavinder Gupta was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on July 14, 2025, after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of his predecessor, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd).