Sanchita Chatterjee, BS News Agency, Kolkata: West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose resigned abruptly on Thursday. Bose, who was on a visit to Delhi, sent his resignation to the President, which could create a political storm in the state ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
According to sources, Bose was in Delhi when he took the decision. The exact reason for his resignation is not clear, but the move is seen as significant in the electoral environment. Bose's tenure has been controversial - his clash with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made headlines. Especially the post-poll violence investigation and disagreement over the bill have widened the rift between the two.
Political analysts say the resignation could start a new fight between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress. The Rashtrapati Bhavan is yet to confirm the acceptance of the resignation. With electioneering in full swing in the state, all eyes are on who will be the next chief minister.