Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee has triggered a political storm in West Bengal by alleging that Governor C.V. Ananda Bose is providing arms and ammunition to BJP leaders inside Raj Bhavan. Speaking on Saturday, Banerjee claimed the governor was “sheltering criminals” and supplying them weapons to attack TMC workers.
Banerjee added, “As long as an incompetent governor like you remains, as long as a BJP-servant governor remains, you will never see anything good happening in West Bengal.”
Governor Bose Hits Back
Reacting to the allegations, Governor Bose called Banerjee’s remarks “inflammatory, explosive, and irresponsible” and demanded an apology. He warned that legal action could follow if Banerjee failed to retract his statements.
#WATCH | Kolkata: On TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee’s allegations of arms distribution from West Bengal Raj Bhavan, Governor CV Ananda Bose says, “…Searching for arms and ammunition in the Raj Bhavan is like a blind man searching in the dark a black cat who is not there. I have thrown… pic.twitter.com/NbRWw2jT3H
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Bose questioned whether the MP’s comments implied a lack of confidence in the Kolkata Police, who guard the Raj Bhavan, and emphasised that the premises are open for inspection by the public, media, and civil society to verify any claims about arms storage.
Raj Bhavan Demands Apology
In a statement, the office of the Governor said: “Since the Kolkata Police are guarding Raj Bhavan, arms and ammunition could not be stored inside. Banerjee’s allegations suggest a breach of security, which is completely unfounded. We demand an immediate apology and will initiate a probe if necessary.”
BJP Reacts
The BJP also condemned Banerjee’s remarks. MP Jaganath Sarkar said Banerjee had “lost his mental balance” and should face action for the comments. BJP leader Agnimitra Paul accused Banerjee of disrespecting both the Constitution and women, referring to his past remarks about party colleague Mahua Moitra.
Political Fallout
Banerjee’s comments came after Governor Bose expressed support for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. Banerjee accused the Governor of using Raj Bhavan to shelter BJP leaders and provide them arms to target TMC workers, escalating tensions between the state government and the Governor’s office.
Governor Bose has stated he will open Raj Bhavan for public scrutiny and will update the media on his next steps later today. The Raj Bhavan is reportedly considering all legal options, including raising the matter with the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
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