Remove Minister for violation of poll code: Bengal Governor
Differences between Bose, State govt. have come out in the open after Bratya Basu participated in a political event at Gour Banga University
n a development that has brought to the fore the differences between the Raj Bhavan and the West Bengal government, Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on Thursday directed the State government to “remove Education Minister Bratya Basu from the Cabinet for deliberate violation of election code”.
Mr. Basu had participated in a political event on the campus of Gour Banga University. After the incident, Mr. Bose directed the removal of the University ViceChancellor, but Mr. Basu reinstated him.
“In the light of the political meeting held in Gour Banga University under the leadership and presence of Bratya Basu (Minister of Education) with other Ministers, MPs, MLAs and political leaders on March 30, 2024, the Chancellor and the Gover
IBe you ever so high, the law is above you, says Governor C.V. Ananda Bose.
nor has directed the State government to take action against the erring Minister, who has deliberately violated the election code of conduct, including his removal from the Cabinet,” a communication from the Raj Bhavan said.
The Governor, according to the communication, said, “Be you ever so high, the law is above you”.
Reacting to the development Mr. Basu said, “the Constitution of India clear
The Governor has shown his true colours, says the Minister. ly states that the recommendation of appointment or removal of any Minister lies with the Chief Minister. He (the Governor) has not only shown his true colours, he has also exceeded his Constitutional limit.”
The Minister also added that if he has violated the poll code, it was the prerogative of a political party to bring it to the notice of the Election Commission of India, which will then take appropriate action.