West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose mentioned on Friday that he expects extra such allegations “in the offing” after a contractual worker of the Raj Bhavan accused him of molesting her. Bose, in an obvious reference to the ruling Trinamool Congress, described the allegations as “absurd drama” and said that none would have the ability to deter him from his “determined efforts to expose corruption and curb violence”. The ruling Trinamool Congress said on Friday that the celebration has no involvement on this matter and demanded an neutral investigation into the allegations to find out the reality.
Bose responded with a powerful audio message on Friday, saying, “Waiting for the next grenade… your hidden bullets”. The governor, who referred to himself because the “captain of the storm,” additionally alerted workers to “a more sinister plot” that was “hatched in Raj Bhavan.”
Bengal Governor Claims ‘Sinister Plot Being Hatched’
Bose hinted at a extra sinister plot being hatched within the Raj Bhavan, claiming that character assassination is the final resort of a “failing malevolence”. He additionally mocked the allegations, claiming that sooner or later he can be held liable for historic occasions just like the Bengal Famine of 1943 and the ‘1946 Calcutta Killings’. “That is the nature of the political forces working in the state,” he went on to say.
The Governor mentioned that he had been briefed on what to anticipate from sure political events in Bengal.
“I’ve weathered many storms. I tell the political party plotting against me that this isn’t a storm. This is not a big deal. Don’t be surprised if you realise I’m the storm. Bring out all of your weapons from the arsenal. Use this against me. I’m willing. I am prepared. He stated, “I’ll proceed to combat for the dignity and respect of my Bengali brothers and sisters.”
Ealier on Thursday, Bose mentioned that he wouldn’t be intimidated by “engineered narratives” and that the “truth shall triumph” after TMC leaders claimed {that a} lady working at Raj Bhavan accused him of molestation.
His assertion got here after senior TMC leaders claimed in a collection of social media posts that the girl who made the allegations had been taken to the police station to file a grievance in opposition to Bose. Police officers mentioned they obtained a grievance and are investigating it.
TMC’s Response To Governor’s Allegations
Senior TMC chief and business minister Shashi Panja mentioned on Friday that the celebration has no agenda or position on this. She described the alleged molestation as stunning and troublesome to imagine that it occurred inside Raj Bhavan. “A governor has never been the target of such a charge before. Undoubtedly, this has diminished the authority of the governor’s chair. We insist that an unbiased investigation be conducted,” Panja said to the media.
She mentioned that the identical governor had visited Sandeshkhali and heard the claims made by native ladies about sexual harassment they’d skilled by the hands of TMC leaders. “A woman employee of Raj Bhavan has now made a similar allegation against the same person. That puts the governor in the same boat,” she remarked.
TMC Question’s Immunity Of Governors
Panja questioned the constitutionally granted immunity to governors, stating, “The governor of Bengal is accused of committing a criminal offense. So why is that this immunity current? Nothing concerning the regulation could be totally different.
A governor can’t face felony fees whereas serving in workplace, based on Article 361 of the Constitution.
Panja additionally questioned how a governor might stop a feminine minister from visiting Raj Bhavan. Bose issued orders after allegations surfaced that state finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya wouldn’t be permitted to enter Raj Bhavan. She requested, “How can the governor do this? How can he be so sure that we women ministers will go to Raj Bhavan now that these allegations have surfaced?”
