West bengal governor cv ananda bose

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose Resigns

C.V. Ananda Bose resigned as West Bengal Governor on March 5, 2026, a significant political shift in the region. His resignation was accepted by President Murmu, marking a notable change in the state’s governance.

Following Bose’s departure, R.N. Ravi has been appointed as the new Governor of West Bengal. This appointment is part of a broader reshuffle of gubernatorial positions across several states and Union Territories in India.

In addition to Ravi’s appointment, other notable changes include Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who will temporarily handle the functions of the Tamil Nadu Governor. Furthermore, Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retired) has been appointed as the new Governor of Bihar.

Other gubernatorial appointments include Kavinder Gupta as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh and Shiv Pratap Shukla as Telangana’s Governor. Jishnu Dev Varma has also been appointed as the Governor of Maharashtra.

It is worth noting that Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat had been given the additional charge of Maharashtra in September 2025, indicating ongoing adjustments in the region’s leadership.

Nand Kishore Yadav has been appointed as the Governor of Nagaland, taking over from Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who had been holding the additional charge in that capacity.

The change of guard comes just weeks before the end of the current West Bengal assembly’s tenure on May 7, adding an element of urgency to the transition.

Observers are keenly watching how these changes will impact governance in West Bengal and the surrounding states. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the specific reasons behind Bose’s resignation and the implications of Ravi’s appointment.