C. V. Ananda Bose has resigned from his position as the Governor of West Bengal on March 5, 2026, after serving for about three and a half years.
The resignation was reportedly submitted in New Delhi, according to officials at Raj Bhavan.
Bose was appointed Governor in November 2022 by the Droupadi Murmu. Since then, he had been functioning as the constitutional head of the state.
His resignation comes ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, making the development politically important. However, no official reason for his resignation has been announced so far.
Further details regarding the appointment of the next governor or any interim arrangement are expected to be announced by the central government soon.
Who is C. V. Ananda Bose?
C. V. Ananda Bose is an Indian civil servant, author, and administrator who served as the Governor of West Bengal.
He is known for his long career in public administration and academic contributions.
He was born in the state of Kerala.
He has written around 350 publications, including books, research papers, and articles on governance, public policy, and administration.
Know about Governor?
A Governor of an Indian state is the constitutional head of a state in India.
The Governor represents the Government of India in the state and works according to the Constitution.
Key Points:
The Governor is appointed by the President of India.
The term of office is normally 5 years.
The Governor acts as the executive head of the state, but most powers are exercised on the advice of the Chief Minister of a state and the Council of Ministers.
