The West Bengal Assembly passed an anti-rape Bill on September 3 that seeks capital punishment for rape convicts if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state.
Protesting people sang Kazi Nazrul Islam's revolutionary song "Karar Oi Louho Kapat, Bhenge Phel Korre Lopat" (Let's unshackle the iron grill) to press for the cause.
In an exclusive interview with India TV, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose expressed concern over the current law and order situation in the state. Despite this, he expresses confidence that the court will uncover the truth in the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case.
West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee stated that the swearing-in ceremony for the four new TMC MLAs, post by-polls, should be held within the assembly premises, as per legislative conventions.
The state government argues that the Governor's move is affecting the welfare of West Bengal residents.
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to submit a report detailing on actions taken after a public flogging incident in Uttar Dinajpur.
The West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose had submitted the report to the MHA in the last week of June alleging that Kolkata Police was not allowing victims of post-poll violence to meet him, despite his permission.
Governor C.V. Ananda Bose writes to President Droupadi Murmu, condemning Speaker Biman Banerjee's decision to administer the oath to two TMC MLAs as a breach of constitutional protocol.
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has delegated the responsibility of swearing in two newly elected TMC MLAs to Deputy Speaker Ashish Banerjee, following a dispute over procedural norms and a request for presidential intervention.
Amid rising tensions, West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has ordered the state government to issue a white paper on its financial situation, claiming a fiscal breakdown. This follows a day after the Governor filed a defamation suit against CM Mamata Banerjee over her comments.
After a female employee alleged molestation in the Raj Bhavan, TMC has made it a big political issue targeting the Governor. Recently, Baranagar MLA Sayantika Bandyopadhyay and Bhagabangola legislator Rayat Hossain Sarkar refused to take oath at Raj Bhavan, creating an impasse.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose informed PTI of his worries regarding the officer-in-charge and their team, citing potential threats to his personal security. He accused them of unauthorized surveillance influenced by external forces, alleging constitutional violations.
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has instructed police personnel to vacate Raj Bhavan immediately, aiming to convert the area into a public platform amidst escalating tensions over alleged post-poll violence.
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was barred by West Bengal police from entering the Raj Bhawan amid heightened tensions over post-poll violence allegations.
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose expressed concern over reports of post-poll violence in Sandeshkhali, urging Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to take immediate action to restore peace.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee demanded Governor C V Ananda Bose’s resignation, while claiming that the CCTV footage of the Raj Bhavan premises recently telecasted was ‘edited’.
Amidst allegations of sexual molestation against West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose, tensions escalated as the governor on Thursday released the CCTV footage of the Raj Bhavan premises of May 2 to around 100 common people.
Following a written police complaint by a contractual woman employee of Raj Bhavan against West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose for alleged sexual molestation, the Kolkata Police has formed a special enquiry team to investigate the matter.
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose's statement comes after TMC leaders claimed that a woman working at Raj Bhavan levelled allegations of sexual harassment against him. The row erupted ahead of PM Modi's Benga visit in the election season which is set to be another flashpoint between the BJP and TMC.
The people of 102 Lok Sabha constituencies across 21 states and union territories (UTs) will go to the poll in the first phase of voting on Friday (April 19).
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