Bengal Governor criticises Mamata over Nandigram violence, directs her to submit action-taken report
In an official communication, Bose ‘cautioned’ Banerjee to end what he described as a ‘blood bath’ and ensure all necessary actions are taken within the parameters of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (L) and Governor C V Ananda Bose (R).
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Thursday criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the ‘killing’ of an elderly woman in Nandigram in Purba Medinipur district.
Bose directed Banerjee to take immediate action and submit an action-taken report to him, a well-placed source told PTI.
In an official communication, Bose “cautioned” Banerjee to end what he described as a “blood bath” and ensure all necessary actions are taken within the parameters of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
The governor expressed strong disapproval of what he termed state government-sponsored violence in Nandigram and stressed that any constitutional violations would be taken seriously, with appropriate actions to follow. The communication was sent to the state secretariat on Thursday evening.
“He directed Banerjee to take immediate action and send an action taken report to him immediately as she is mandated to do under Article 167 of the Constitution of India. Any violation of the Constitution will be viewed seriously and appropriate action will be taken. The CM should take effective action within the parameters of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC),” the source added.
