Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has issued a stern directive to the State Government, demanding a White Paper on the state’s financial situation. The Governor’s move comes amid an ongoing faceoff between Raj Bhavan and Nabanna, the State secretariat. According to the Governor’s statement, the state is facing a “disturbing, shocking, and shattering” financial breakdown, with public finance in disarray. The Governor attributed the crisis to “serious lapses on the part of the state government” in public finance management, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.
The crisis has been brewing for some time, with the Governor and the state government at loggerheads over various issues. The tensions escalated when the Governor filed a defamation case against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Calcutta High Court, allegedly over comments she made about women being afraid to visit Raj Bhavan due to reported activities there. The Governor also ordered two newly elected MLAs to visit Raj Bhavan for taking oath, which the state government opposed, accusing the Governor of acting like a “BJP spokesperson.”
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose (Via CV Ananda Bose/Twitter)
The standoff has created a tense atmosphere in the state, with the Governor’s demand for a White Paper on the state’s financial situation adding to the pressure. The White Paper is expected to highlight the state’s financial situation and provide a comprehensive report on the state’s financial management. The Governor’s statement emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability, citing the importance of placing a comprehensive report on the state’s financial situation before the council of ministers.
The situation is uncertain, with it unclear how the standoff will unfold and whether the Governor’s demand will be met. The Governor’s move has been seen as a bid to unmask the financial mess in the state and hold those responsible accountable. The state government, on the other hand, is unlikely to give in to the Governor’s demands without a fight. The drama unfolding in Bengal is a clear indication of the deep-seated tensions between the Governor and the state government, which could have far-reaching consequences for the state’s finances and political future.
