‘He Wanted To Stay…’: Mamata Banerjee Meets Outgoing Governor CV Ananda Bose, Says ‘He Must Leave With Dignity

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday met outgoing Governor C V Ananda Bose in Kolkata ahead of his departure from the state. During the meeting, Banerjee described his removal before the upcoming elections as "political" and said that injustice had been done to him.

The meeting took place at a time when political tensions in West Bengal are already high due to ongoing debates over electoral roll revisions and protests by the ruling party.

Meeting Held As Part Of Courtesy And Tradition

Speaking to the media after meeting the Governor, Mamata Banerjee said her visit was a gesture of courtesy and respect in line with Bengali traditions.

She said that she had worked with Bose for a long time and maintained a cordial relationship with him. According to Banerjee, she also knows members of his family, which made it important for her to meet him before he leaves the state.

Banerjee explained that such visits are a normal part of Bengali etiquette when someone is about to depart after serving in an important position.

Mamata Suggests State Guest House Stay

The Chief Minister also revealed that the outgoing Governor had initially planned to stay in a hotel after leaving the Raj Bhavan.

However, Banerjee suggested that he stay at "Soujanya," a state guest house where diplomats and other distinguished visitors usually stay during their visits to West Bengal.
She said the suggestion was made so that Bose could leave the state with dignity and comfort.

Protest Over Electoral Roll Revision Temporarily Paused

The meeting between Mamata Banerjee and the Governor took place shortly after the Chief Minister temporarily ended her protest at Kolkata's Metro Channel.

Banerjee had been staging a dharna against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted by the Election Commission of India.

The ruling party in the state has raised concerns about the revision process, claiming that it could affect voter participation.

Supreme Court Takes Note Of The Issue

Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court of India took note of the matter during a hearing on several petitions related to the electoral roll revision. One of the petitions had been filed by Mamata Banerjee herself.

Following the court's intervention, Abhishek Banerjee, a senior leader of the All India Trinamool Congress, urged the Chief Minister to call off the protest.
He described the court's move as a "victory" and said that the party should now allow the legal process to continue.