Bengal Turmoil: President's Rebuke, SIR Mess, Governor Change Rock State Ahead of Polls
Bengal Turmoil: President's Rebuke, SIR Mess, Governor Change Rock State Ahead of Polls
- •President Droupadi Murmu publicly rebuked Mamata Banerjee over a venue change for a Santhal conference and protocol breaches, questioning motives and governance.
- •The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls sparked controversy, with TMC alleging disenfranchisement of 63 lakh voters and challenging it in Supreme Court.
- •Governor CV Ananda Bose's resignation and RN Ravi's appointment fueled speculation of central intervention and heightened political tensions in West Bengal.
- •The state faces escalating law and order issues, mutual accusations of political interference, and concerns over electoral integrity ahead of assembly elections.
- •Mamata Banerjee denied protocol breaches, accusing BJP of politicizing the President's office and highlighting her government's tribal welfare schemes.
