TMC minister stokes debate on Governor role
The Raj Bhavan in 2020, sought additional funds of Rs 53.5 lakh to meet everyday expenses which the state government refused, on account of austerity measures due to the Covid pandemic.
The Raj Bhavan in 2020, sought additional funds of Rs 53.5 lakh to meet everyday expenses which the state government refused, on account of austerity measures due to the Covid pandemic.
Silence of the civil society and intelligentsia is not healthy for democracy,” Mr Dhankhar told reporters at the airport before he left for Darjeeling.
The governor said that he is scheduled for a meeting with a delegation of ruling party members on 28 June at 11.30 am at Raj Bhavan.
CM Mamata Banerjee as the chancellor of the state universities replacing the Governor, sought to draw a parallel with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
The Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar raised an alarm over what he alleged was deteriorating law and order conditions in West Bengal.
Even though Dhankhar took offence to Abhishek's remark, the Calcutta High Court today dismissed a petition seeking suo motu proceedings against Banerjee.
On 20 April, quoting a state government notification, it was reported that the West Bengal government had formed this committee with Roy as its chairman.
She said she was asking officials to make sure that all the welfare schemes were run smoothly in the state.
“Resentment against the BJP was there before the elections, when the central and state BJP leadership never bothered to consult us before fielding the candidates for the district. We felt insulted,” Mr Sharma said.
Sources said Dhankhar was scheduled to leave Kolkata Friday afternoon, but the departure has been rescheduled for Saturday.
