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West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose is traveling to Delhi to personally submit a report on the India-Nepal border situation. He recently visited Panitanki near the border where he met with BSF and SSB personnel and local residents. The Governor stated the border is peaceful and commended the SSB's strong security efforts. He also revealed plans to make regular monthly visits to observe border surveillance operations.

Key Points: Bengal Governor Ananda Bose Submits India Nepal Border Report

  • Governor Bose to submit detailed report to Centre on border visit findings
  • Met with BSF and SSB personnel and local residents at Panitanki
  • Plans to visit the India-Nepal border regularly for surveillance checks
  • Central government working to rescue stranded trucks in Nepal
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Bengal Guv Ananda Bose to submit report on India-Nepal border situation to Centre

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose travels to Delhi to submit a detailed report on the India-Nepal border situation after visiting Panitanki and meeting BSF and SSB personnel.

"I do not believe anyone other than the SSB should be entrusted with border surveillance - Governor CV Ananda Bose"

Kolkata, Sep 11

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose is scheduled to travel to Delhi to submit a report on the situation at the India-Nepal border in the state following his visit, sources at Raj Bhavan said on Thursday.

Although the Governor was originally scheduled to return to Kolkata from Siliguri in north Bengal, the plan has changed, and he is now expected to travel to Delhi from Siliguri.

The development assumes significance as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is also in north Bengal on an official visit, closely monitoring the situation along the India-Nepal border in the state.

On Wednesday, Governor Bose visited Panitanki near the India-Nepal border, where he met with personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).

He also spoke with local residents, who raised various issues of general concern.

The Governor also held extensive discussions with administrative officials in the state close to the India-Nepal border.

"This was my first visit to the border. I feel it is important to come here regularly, perhaps every month, to observe how surveillance is being conducted. The border is peaceful, and the SSB is a strong force ensuring its security. The Home Ministry has already launched a helpline for stranded tourists, and the Indian government is closely monitoring the situation," Bose said while speaking to the media persons after his visit.

He further stated that the central government is working to bring back trucks stranded in Nepal.

"The environment here is well-maintained, and the SSB is actively patrolling to secure the border. The Indian government is taking all possible steps to rescue the trucks carrying goods that are stuck in Nepal. I will forward a detailed report of my visit. I do not believe anyone other than the SSB should be entrusted with border surveillance," the Governor added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Why are both Governor and CM visiting the same area simultaneously? Seems like political one-upmanship rather than genuine concern for border issues. Our leaders should work together for national security.
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Aman W
The truck situation needs immediate resolution! Many local businesses in Siliguri are suffering because goods are stuck. Hope the Centre's intervention helps quickly. SSB jawans are doing their best in difficult conditions.
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Sarah B
As someone who has traveled to Nepal via Panitanki, I appreciate the government's efforts to help stranded tourists. The helpline is a good initiative - border management affects real people's lives and livelihoods.
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Vikram M
Monthly visits by Governor sounds like a good practice. Ground reality is often different from reports in Delhi. Our borders with friendly nations like Nepal still need proper surveillance - better safe than sorry.
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Nikhil C
Hope the report includes solutions for local residents' concerns. Border areas often get neglected in development projects. Security is important, but so is quality of life for people living there.

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