Bengal Governor RN Ravi calls for nation-centric journalism, criticises past govts
The Governor stressed the role of media in nation-building, cautioning against misinformation and sensationalism.
The Governor stressed the role of media in nation-building, cautioning against misinformation and sensationalism.
During his visit, he will first visit a historic gurdwara in the Sarbari area in Old Malda and later participate in a cultural programme at the Kalachand High School ground.
Governor RN Ravi highlighted the government’s efforts to restore law and order, curb illegal infiltration, improve women’s safety, and revive economic growth through industrial development and welfare initiatives.
The Governor said that he met the victim as he wanted to come to ground zero and understand the suffering of the people affected.
Governor Ananda Bose reportedly informed the Raj Bhavan staff that no criminal proceedings can be initiated against Governors during their term of office.
PM Modi had lashed out at Mamata Banerjee accusing her of destroying the state and depriving its over 70 lakh farmers of benefits from the centre's flagship PM-KISAN scheme.
Last evening, BJP leader Manish Shukla was shot dead at Barrackpore, about 20 km from Kolkata. As per the initial reports, he was speaking with some locals and party workers near a police station when the incident happened.
'It undermines the sanctity of the Raj Bhavan. I will do everything to protect its sanctity,' he said.
Taking to Twitter, the governor said opposition MPs and MLAs were being targeted by the police, which 'acts as workers of the ruling party'.
Among issues of law and order which he discussed with Amit Shah, he highlighted the matter of targeting of political opponents, alluding to the recent hanging of a BJP MLA from Hemtabad.
