West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has resigned after serving for more than three years. The veteran administrator submitted his resignation to the President saying he had “spent enough time” in office.
C.V. Ananda Bose Steps Down as West Bengal Governor
Kolkata: C. V. Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal, has stepped down from his post after serving for more than three years. According to officials, Bose submitted his resignation earlier on Thursday in New Delhi.
Following his resignation, R. N. Ravi has been appointed as the new Governor of the state.
Sources from Raj Bhavan, Kolkata confirmed that C. V. Ananda Bose's resignation letter has been forwarded to the President of India. His Officer on Special Duty also confirmed the development, stating that the formal communication had been sent.
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RN Ravi to be the new Governor of West Bengal; appointed after CV Ananda Bose resigns.
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Following his resignation, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she was “shocked and deeply concerned” over the sudden resignation of Governor C. V. Ananda Bose and alleged that he may have been subjected to pressure from the Union government ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections.
In a post on platform X, Banerjee said the reasons behind Bose’s resignation were not known to her. However, she added that given the prevailing circumstances, she would not be surprised if the Governor had been “subjected to some pressure” from Union Home Minister Amit Shah to serve certain political interests on the eve of the elections.
I am shocked and deeply concerned by the sudden news of the resignation of Shri C. V. Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal.
The reasons behind his resignation are not known to me at this moment. However, given the prevailing circumstances, I would not be surprised if the…
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 5, 2026
Bose took charge as Governor of West Bengal in 2022 and served in the role for approximately three-and-a-half years. During his tenure, he was actively involved in various administrative and public outreach initiatives.
His term saw several interactions with state authorities and civil society groups as part of efforts to strengthen communication between the Government of West Bengal and the public.
BREAKING: West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose has resigned from his position ahead of elections 2026. He submitted his resignation in New Delhi earlier today. #WestbengalElection2026 #WestBengal #westbengalgovernor
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During his time in office, Bose introduced multiple outreach programmes aimed at improving citizen engagement. One of the prominent initiatives was the “Apna Bhaarat Jagta Bengal” campaign.
The programme focused on expanding public interaction and addressing grassroots concerns across the state.
Another notable effort was the “File-to-Field” campaign, under which Bose travelled to numerous districts and localities to directly engage with citizens and assess development initiatives on the ground.
