C.V. Ananda Bose on Sunday left the city with a measured smile and carefully chosen words, insisting that his decision to resign as Bengal governor was voluntary but declined to disclose why. On March 5, Bose flew to Delhi and tendered his resignation, paving the way for the appointment of former IPS officer R.N. Ravi, who had been serving as the Tamil Nadu governor, assumed charge in Calcutta just before the 2026 Assembly elections. Bose, who served as Bengal governor for around 1,200 days, struck a reflective note while describing his tenure. His sudden resignation had prompted leaders of the ruling Trinamool Congress and other anti-BJP parties to allege that Bose had been compelled to step down under pressure from the Centre.

Source: The Telegraph March 09, 2026 01:52 UTC