Raj Bhavan under surveillance, alleges West Bengal Guv

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhanker on Sunday made serious allegations against the ruling Trimanool Congress (TMC) administration saying Raj Bhavan was under surveillance and information was being leaked out electronically. The Governor was referring to a guest list prepared on August 14 for the Independence Day programme.

“I can imagine the situation when the version of the constitutional head is not taken. It is with heavy heart I am telling you that Raj Bhavan is under surveillance and that should never happen. How can Raj Bhavan, the office of the constitutional head be under surveillance? A list prepared at Raj Bhavan can leave Raj Bhavan only with my sanction. I depute someone to release it,” said Dhanker.

"A probe has been initiated into leaking of information electronically. The government is within its right to seek info from me. I will be happy to share information. If documents are procured contrary to law and becomes a basis of a story, it becomes a matter of concern for me. I have initiated a very serious, critical probe into it. The sanctity of Raj Bhavan shall be protected at any cost,” the Governor further stated at a function at Raj Bhavan on the second death anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Dhanker also hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister

Mamata Banerjee for her absence from the Independence Day programme at Raj Bhavan on Saturday evening.

“The vacant seat meant for CM at celebration of Independence Day at Raj Bhavan speaks volumes, has created an unwholesome situation that is not in sync with the rich culture and ethos of WB. There is just no rationale for this unbecoming stance, (sic)," read the Governor’s tweet.