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Governor CV Ananda has been actively involved in addressing the escalating violence in the state ahead of the panchayat election.
KOLKATA: In a significant development, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has written a complaint letter to the State Election Commission (SEC), raising concerns over the alleged interference of Governor CV Ananda in the upcoming panchayat election in West Bengal.
The four-page complaint letter submitted by the TMC outlines several points of contention, accusing the Governor of interfering in the election process, questioning the sanctity of the state election commission, and conducting meetings with the central government to arrange security for members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The TMC’s letter states, “Shockingly, it has been observed, including from various news reports, that the actions of the Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, inter alia, the below-mentioned are in gross violations of the provisions of the West Bengal Panchayat Election Act, 2003, the Model Code of Conduct, and the Constitution of India.”
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The Governor has been actively involved in addressing the escalating violence in the state ahead of the panchayat election. He visited violence-hit areas, reached out to the victims, and shared his contact details with them, urging them to report any threats or incidents of violence they may encounter. “The political Holi with human blood has to end,” the Governor expressed to the media during his visit to a violence-hit spot.
Moreover, the Governor established a peace room after the last reported incident of violence on the nomination filing deadline. This room, staffed by officials from Raj Bhawan, aims to address public grievances. The peace room will also forward government-related issues and matters concerning the State Election Commission for appropriate action.
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The TMC’s letter implicitly suggests their stance on the Governor’s actions, describing them as unconstitutional and in direct conflict with the authority of the State Election Commission. The TMC asserts that the Governor’s conduct amounts to the establishment of a parallel administration to monitor, control, and supervise the election process, which is in violation of the law. They call for immediate intervention by the Commission to prevent further violations.
As the panchayat election draws near, the allegations and counter arguments present a new dimension to the political dynamics in West Bengal, setting the stage for a contentious electoral process.
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