Kolkata: C V Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal, asserted on Thursday his unwavering stance against contrived narratives, affirming that veracity shall prevail. This assertion follows claims by TMC leaders that a female employee at Raj Bhavan had accused him of molestation.
In his declaration, the Governor avowed, “Veracity shall prevail. I shall not yield to contrived narratives. Should anyone seek electoral advantages through besmirching my name, may Providence be with them. However, they shall not impede my crusade against corruption and violence in Bengal.” A communication from Raj Bhavan expressed gratitude to the staff for their solidarity amidst derogatory narratives allegedly disseminated by two discontented employees acting as proxies for political entities.
The Governor’s statement came in response to assertions by senior TMC leaders, who purported on social media that the aforementioned woman, alleging molestation, had been escorted to a police station to lodge a complaint against Bose. While police sources confirmed receipt of a verbal complaint, no official confirmation regarding the registration of a formal complaint has been issued.
The accusation of molestation against Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose is profoundly distressing and abhorrent. Ahead of @narendramodi’s scheduled stay at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata, a woman has come forward alleging molestation during her visit to the Governor today. The complainant has been escorted to the Hare Street police station to file her grievance.
Expressing shock and disdain, TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose remarked in a social media post, “Shocking and disgraceful.” Fellow TMC MP Saket Gokhale echoed similar sentiments on his social media platform. West Bengal Women and Child Development Minister Shashi Panja denounced the Governor’s purported misuse of his position to inflict harm on a woman as disgraceful.
The incident is indeed distressing and shocking. This is the same Governor who had previously advocated for women’s rights and empowerment in Sandeshkhali. It is regrettable that the Governor allegedly exploited his authority under the guise of offering employment security. We urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is slated to address rallies in Bengal tomorrow, to address this issue, stated Panja.
Sources within the Governor’s House allege that the female employee, in collaboration with her alleged partner, also an employee of Raj Bhavan, obstructed complaints intended for the Election Commission of India. “Upon being reprimanded, she resorted to allegations of molestation. She has a history of engaging in confrontations with her colleagues due to unspecified grievances,” stated a Raj Bhavan official.
The relationship between the West Bengal Governor and the TMC government has been marked by acrimony since his assumption of office in November 2022, leading to several clashes on various fronts. The BJP has called for scrutiny to ascertain whether this incident is a TMC conspiracy or holds any semblance of truth.
The TMC finds itself politically besieged by the SSC scam issue and may be seeking respite. Thus, it remains to be seen whether this allegation is a TMC ploy or carries any merit, remarked BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari.