Thursday brought a new chapter to West Bengal’s Raj Bhavan as R.N. Ravi took the oath of Governor in a ceremony rich with political undertones. Held at 11:30 AM in Lok Bhawan, Justice Sujeev Qasim led the proceedings.
Attendees included Mamata Banerjee, Assembly Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay, and Biman Bose of the Left Front. The event’s drama peaked with Suvendu Adhikari’s absence and zero BJP presence, despite invitations, prompting questions on opposition tactics.
Succeeding C.V. Ananda Bose, who resigned abruptly March 5, Ravi – ex-IB head – arrived Wednesday amid Bose’s Kerala-bound departure. Bose’s heartfelt social media letter bid adieu to Bengal’s populace.
Marking the second intel bureau alum in 15 years after Narayanan’s 2011 pre-poll post, Ravi’s timing aligns with impending elections, evoking historical parallels to the Left’s downfall and TMC’s rise. Expect intensified scrutiny on his influence.