West Bengal Governor Calls on Youth to Restore State's Lost Glory Amid Political Tensions The political landscape in West Bengal has intensified following a speech by newly appointed Governor RN Ravi, who urged the state's youth to play a pivotal role in reviving the region's lost prestige. Ravi's remarks, delivered during the Bengali New Year celebrations, sparked a wave of debate and criticism, particularly from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who accused the governor of undermining the state's interests. Ravi, a former Intelligence Bureau officer, began his address at the famous Kali Ghata Kali Mandir in Kolkata, where he performed a puja before addressing a gathering at the city's Lok Bhavan. He highlighted the historical significance of West Bengal as a hub of culture, literature, and economic prosperity, emphasizing that the state had fallen behind in recent years. "The state has lost its former glory, and it is up to every citizen to restore it," Ravi stated. He called for collective action, urging people to embrace change and take responsibility for the state's development. The governor also presented data on the decline of West Bengal's economy over the past few years, citing a contraction in the state's overall economic growth. This came amid growing concerns about the state's fiscal health and its ability to compete with other Indian states. Ravi's speech was seen as a direct challenge to the ruling party, which has faced criticism for its handling of economic policies and governance. Mamata Banerjee swiftly responded to Ravi's remarks, accusing him of hypocrisy and failing to address the state's challenges. "He should have extended well-wishes to the people of Bengal on the occasion of the New Year, but instead, he criticized me," Banerjee said.#kolkata #mamata_banerjee #west_bengal #rn_ravi #bengali_new_year
Mamata Banerjee Confronts Governor RN Ravi Over Youth Engagement Remarks The political tensions in West Bengal escalated after newly appointed Governor RN Ravi urged the state’s youth to drive change, sparking a sharp response from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Ravi’s comments, delivered during a public event in Kolkata, drew criticism for allegedly undermining the state government’s authority and casting aspersions on its governance. Banerjee accused the governor of hypocrisy and called him “Lath Sahib,” a term historically associated with British colonial rule, while accusing him of inciting unrest in the state. Ravi’s speech, held at the Lok Bhawan in Kolkata, focused on the economic decline of West Bengal. He highlighted the state’s shrinking industrial base, citing data on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which he claimed had stagnated despite national economic growth. Ravi also emphasized the need for youth engagement in revitalizing the state’s cultural and intellectual legacy, which he described as once a hub of creativity and innovation. However, his remarks were interpreted by critics as an attempt to shift blame for the state’s challenges onto the government. Banerjee swiftly dismissed Ravi’s comments as politically motivated. During a public address, she accused the governor of using his position to “incite unrest” and questioned his credibility, given his past affiliations with the ruling party. She also raised concerns about the governor’s alleged interference in state affairs, particularly in light of the Mothabadi incident—a 2023 protest that turned violent, with reports of police and protesters clashing. Banerjee claimed the incident was a result of the state government’s inability to manage dissent, a stance Ravi denied, calling it a “mischaracterization.#mamata_banerjee #west_bengal #trinamool_congress #rn_ravi #lok_bhawan
New Governors Appointed in Multiple States, CV Anand Bose Resigns The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has appointed new governors for several states and accepted the resignation of CV Anand Bose, who had resigned from his position as the governor of West Bengal. Bose's resignation was accepted, and RN Ravi has been appointed as the new governor of West Bengal. According to information from the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Shiv Pratap Shukla, the governor of Himachal Pradesh, has been appointed as the governor of Telangana. The current governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Verma, will now serve as the governor of Maharashtra. Nand Kishore Yadav has been appointed as the governor of Nagaland, and retired Lieutenant General (retd) Syed Ata Hasanain has been named the governor of Bihar. A statement from the Rashtrapati Bhavan also mentioned that Vinay Kumar Saksena has been appointed as the deputy governor of Ladakh, taking over from Kavinder Gupta, who has been appointed as the governor of Himachal Pradesh. Additionally, Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu has been appointed as the deputy governor of Delhi. The statement further noted that Rajendra Vishwanath Aralkar, the governor of Kerala, has been assigned additional charge of Tamil Nadu. The article also highlights that the 'Unveiling Deforestation Alert System' (Unveiling Deforestation Alert System), a monitoring tool used by the Indian Forest Service (FSI) to track deforestation, has been suspended. This system provided states with information on forest area reduction every 15 days since January 2024. However, data updates have been halted since November 2025. Officials stated that this was a pilot project, and feedback is being collected. Between January 2024 and October 2025, 12,351 alerts were sent.#droupadi_murmu #cv_anand_bose #rn_ravi #shiv_pratap_shukla #jishnu_dev_verma
