Governor Bose's Tensions with Mamata Banerjee: A Complex Relationship

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose shared his intricate relationship with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, differentiating between her roles as an individual, a political leader, and a chief minister. He emphasized his professional respect for her but admitted political differences. He also highlighted financial mismanagement in the state and awaited a White Paper for further action.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday clarified his nuanced relationship with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, separating her roles into three distinct facets: individual, chief minister, and politician. While he respects her as a person and colleague, he admitted that their political ideologies sharply diverge.

Governor Bose spoke openly about the ongoing clashes with the Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government. He reasserted that he maintains a professional relationship with her as Chief Minister but filed a defamation suit against her for comments made during election season.

Amid accusations and legal battles, Governor Bose also expressed concerns about West Bengal's financial management, labeling it as 'tardy' and called for a White Paper to assess the state's economic situation. He emphasized his dedication to upholding the Constitution and assured that any future actions will be informed by the forthcoming White Paper.

(With inputs from agencies.)