West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose is likely to meet President Droupadi Murmu amidst ongoing protests and political tensions in the state. The meeting, expected to take place on August 20, 2024, comes as the Governor seeks guidance on addressing the “deteriorating law and order situation” following the rape and murder of a doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. This incident has sparked widespread protests, with opposition parties demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s resignation[1].
Governor Bose has been actively involved in addressing the crisis, having visited the hospital and highlighted issues of safety and security for women in West Bengal. He has also been in communication with the Chief Minister and the Government of India regarding the demands raised by various medical practitioners and organizations[1]. The Governor’s visit to the national capital also coincides with a separate political standoff involving the administration of oaths to newly elected MLAs, further complicating the political landscape in West Bengal[4][6].
