May 3rd 2024.
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has found himself embroiled in controversy after a contractual employee at the Raj Bhavan accused him of molesting her. In a statement released on Friday, Bose addressed the situation and expressed his expectations of more such allegations surfacing in the future.
He dismissed the allegations as an "absurd drama" and hinted at political motives behind them, possibly referring to the ruling Trinamool Congress. Despite these attacks, Bose declared that he would not be deterred from his determination to expose corruption and curb violence.
The Trinamool Congress responded to Bose's statement, denying any involvement in the accusations and calling for an impartial investigation to uncover the truth. In his recorded statement, Bose welcomed the "generous allegations" and "frequent innuendos" from certain political forces, suggesting that there may be more to come. He remained steadfast in his resolve to continue fighting for the people of Bengal.
Bose also addressed the concept of character assassination, pointing out that it is often used as a last resort by those who are failing in their attempts to discredit someone. He went on to claim that there is a more sinister plot at play within the Raj Bhavan.
The Governor even mocked the absurdity of the accusations, joking that he may soon be blamed for events that occurred long before his time, such as the Bengal Famine of 1943 and the 1946 Calcutta Killings. This, he said, is the nature of the political forces in the state.
Bose stated that he had been warned about what he could expect in Bengal from certain political parties. But he remained undeterred, stating that he has "braved many storms" and that this is nothing more than a "storm in a teacup." He even challenged his attackers to bring out all their weapons, as he was ready to continue his fight for the dignity and respect of the people of Bengal.
The controversy began when TMC leaders claimed that the woman who made the allegations against Bose had been taken to a police station to file a complaint against him. The police confirmed that they had received a complaint and are currently investigating the matter.
Senior TMC leader and industry minister Shashi Panja spoke out about the situation, stating that the party had no involvement and no agenda behind the accusations. She also expressed shock at the alleged incident and demanded a fair and impartial inquiry into the matter.
Panja also pointed out the irony of the situation, as Bose had previously visited Sandeshkhali and listened to the allegations of sexual harassment made by women against local TMC leaders. Now, he himself was facing similar accusations from a woman employed at the Raj Bhavan.
She also questioned the immunity granted to governors by the Constitution, which states that no criminal proceedings can be initiated against them during their term in office. Panja argued that if a governor has committed a crime, they should not be above the law.
She also criticized Bose's decision to bar the state finance minister from entering the Raj Bhavan after the allegations surfaced. Panja questioned how he could make such a decision and accused him of assuming that women ministers would not want to visit the Raj Bhavan after these allegations came to light.
In light of these events, it is clear that the situation is far from over and the truth has yet to be uncovered. The people of Bengal can only hope that a fair and impartial investigation will reveal the facts and bring justice to all involved.
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