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Suvendu Adhikari Meets New WB Governor RN Ravi, Presents Bhagavad Gita

West Bengal's Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, held a courtesy meeting with the newly appointed Governor, RN Ravi, assuring full cooperation on state development and law and order. Adhikari presented the Governor with a copy of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and wished him a productive tenure. RN Ravi, a former IPS officer and Governor of Tamil Nadu, was sworn in at a ceremony attended by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other dignitaries. This appointment follows the resignation of former Governor CV Ananda Bose, who cited confidential reasons for his decision.

Key Points: Suvendu Adhikari Meets West Bengal Governor RN Ravi

  • Courtesy meeting at Lok Bhavan
  • Assurance of cooperation on development & law & order
  • Presentation of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita
  • RN Ravi's oath ceremony attended by CM Mamata Banerjee
  • Preceded by resignation of former Governor CV Ananda Bose
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Suvendu Adhikari meets West Bengal Governor RN Ravi at Lok Bhavan

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari meets new Governor RN Ravi, assures cooperation for state development and law & order in West Bengal.

"I conveyed my full cooperation and coordination with His Excellency... for the overall development of the State - Suvendu Adhikari"

Kolkata, March 13

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Friday held a cordial courtesy meeting with the newly appointed Governor of West Bengal, RN Ravi, at Lok Bhavan, Kolkata.

During the meeting, Adhikari assured the Governor of his full cooperation and coordination in matters concerning the overall development of the state, maintenance of law and order, and public welfare initiatives. He also presented the Governor with a copy of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, extending his best wishes for a successful and productive tenure.

"Today, I had the honour and privilege of a very cordial courtesy meeting with His Excellency; the new Hon'ble Governor of West Bengal, Shri RN Ravi Ji at the Lok Bhavan in Kolkata. I conveyed my full cooperation and coordination with His Excellency as the Leader of the Opposition, for the overall development of the State, maintenance of Law and Order, and all public welfare initiatives. I also presented him Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and wished him for a successful and productive tenure," Adhikari posted on X.

Meanwhile, former IPS officer and the former Governor of Tamil Nadu, RN Ravi, took oath as the Governor of West Bengal at a ceremony in Lok Bhawan on Thursday in Kolkata.

He was administered the oath by Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court, Sujoy Paul, in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee, Senior Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim and Left Front chairman Biman Bose.

RN Ravi also greeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after taking the oath.

He was appointed as the new Governor of West Bengal as part of a broader administrative reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors announced by the Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

Earlier, Former West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday said that his decision to resign from the post was a "conscious" one and that the reasons behind it would remain confidential for now.

"The fact remains that I have taken a conscious decision to resign. The reasons for this will remain confidential till the right time comes," Bose said while speaking to reporters in Kolkata.

Bose on Saturday tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu. In his resignation letter dated March 5, Bose expressed gratitude to President Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their guidance during his tenure.

He also thanked the people of West Bengal for the affection he received while serving in the state and said that his "innings in West Bengal" had come to a close.

According to a statement shared by Lok Bhavan in Kolkata, Bose is set to return to his home state of Kerala, where he plans to contribute towards the goal of "Viksit Bharat" under the guidance of the national leadership.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see the LoP meeting the Governor so quickly. The optics are good, but the real test will be how this relationship functions when there are genuine policy disagreements with the state government. Let's hope it's productive.
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Rahul R
The sudden resignation of the previous Governor and this quick appointment seems very politically timed with the Rajya Sabha elections. Makes you wonder about the real reasons behind the scenes. The common man just wants stable administration.
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Michael C
Observing from outside, the ceremonial aspects of Indian politics are fascinating. The oath-taking with all dignitaries present, the gift of a sacred text – it's a unique blend of tradition and modern governance. Wishing Governor Ravi the best.
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Ananya R
While the meeting was cordial, I sincerely hope the constitutional roles are respected. The Governor is a representative of the Centre, and the opposition leader is from the main rival party. Cooperation is good, but the sanctity of the state government's mandate must be upheld. That's the essence of federalism.
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Karthik V
Governor Ravi has experience from Tamil Nadu. Hopefully, he can use that experience to navigate Bengal's complex political landscape and act as a constructive bridge between the Centre and the state for development projects. Jai Hind!

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