Breaking from Kolkata: Governor CV Anand Bose has resigned from West Bengal, just shy of key electoral battles in 2026. His letter on official channels bids farewell to Bengal, embracing a national development role in Kerala.
Expressing thanks, Bose said, ‘I’m grateful for the love from Bengal’s great people. My innings here concludes as I head to Kerala for Viksit Bharat.’ The 1977 IAS officer pledged full effort in his home state under central leadership.
Thanks poured out to the President, PM Modi, and Amit Shah. Bose hailed successor RN Ravi as a ‘dear friend and eminent administrator,’ ending with patriotic fervor: ‘New jungles and pastures await. Vande Mataram.’
Since taking office in 2022, Bose clashed repeatedly with Mamata Banerjee’s regime. The Centre accepted the resignation swiftly. Banerjee expressed shock, speculating political motives from the Home Ministry and decrying the lack of advisory role in successor selection.
This high-profile exit stirs the political pot, potentially influencing campaign narratives. Bose’s career pivot exemplifies service beyond boundaries, promising impactful contributions to India’s growth story from Kerala.