West Bengal governor C. V. Ananda Bose resigned on Thursday, sparking a political row in the poll-bound state. The sudden decision has raised eyebrows, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hinting at Union home minister Amit Shah's possible involvement.
Bose, a former IAS officer, had been in office for three-and-a-half years. He cited 'enough time' as the reason for his resignation but did not disclose further details.
Mamata Banerjee expressed 'shock' at the news and claimed that Bose might have been under pressure from Shah to serve certain political interests ahead of the state Assembly elections.
Union home minister Amit Shah has reportedly informed Banerjee that R. N. Ravi, a former IPS officer, will replace Bose as the interim governor. The move has been criticized by Banerjee, who claims it undermines the spirit of the Constitution and the federal structure of the country.
