3 min readUpdated: Mar 5, 2026 08:25 PM ISTC V Ananda Bose became Governor of Bengal on November 23, 2022. (File Photo)West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose Thursday submitted his resignation at a time when Assembly polls are round the corner in the statel. According to sources, R N Ravi, former deputy national security advisor and presently Governor of Tamil Nadu is likely to replace Bose.Sources said Ananda Bose has submitted his resignation to the President of India Draupadi Murmu and is presently in Delhi. Bose has cited health issues while resigning from the post of Bengal governor.“I am shocked and deeply concerned by the sudden news of the resignation of Shri C. V. Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal,” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banertjee shared in her X handle.“The reasons behind his resignation are not known to me at this moment. However, given the prevailing circumstances, I would not be surprised if the Governor has been subjected to some pressure from the Union Home Minister to serve certain political interests on the eve of the forthcoming State Assembly elections,” Banerjee said in her X handle.“Union Home Minister just informed me that Shri R.N. Ravi is being appointed as Governor of West Bengal. He never consulted with me as per the established convention in this regard,” she said.“Such actions undermine the spirit of the Constitution of India and strike at the very foundation of our federal structure. The Centre must respect the principles of cooperative federalism and refrain from taking unilateral decisions that erode democratic conventions and the dignity of States,” Banerjee said.“He has submitted his resignation citing ill health. He is the representative of the President. We all respect him. This is all I can say. We are looking forward to the new Governor,” said Samik Bhattacharya, BJP state president.Story continues below this adC V Ananda Bose became Governor of Bengal on November 23, 2022. He was in confrontation with the state government on a number of issues including law and order, appointment of Vice Chancellors in universities and other issues.RN Ravi, former bureaucrat, is serving as the Governor of Tamil Nadu since 2021. He has earlier served as Governor of Nagaland and Meghalaya. Ravi joined the India Police Service in 1976. Later he served in CBI and IB. He was appointed as the chairman of the joint intelligence committee in 2014. In 2018, he became the deputy national security advisor.Ravik Bhattacharya is a highly experienced and award-winning journalist currently serving as the Chief of Bureau of The Indian Express, Kolkata. With over 20 years of experience in the media industry, Ravik possesses deep expertise across a wide range of critical subjects and geographical areas. Experience & Authority Current Role: Chief of Bureau, The Indian Express, Kolkata. Expertise: Extensive reporting across West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, and the Andaman Nicobar Islands. Ravik specializes in politics, crime, major incidents and issues, and investigative stories, demonstrating a robust command of complex and sensitive subjects. Experience: His long and distinguished career includes key reporting roles at several prestigious publications, including The Asian Age, The Statesman, The Telegraph, and The Hindustan Times. Ravik's current role marks his second stint with The Indian Express, having previously served as a Principal Correspondent in the Kolkata bureau from 2005 to 2010. Major Award: Ravik's authority and quality of work are substantiated by his winning of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in 2007 for Political Reporting. Education: His strong academic foundation includes a Bachelor's degree with English Honours from Scottish Church College under Calcutta University, and a PG Diploma in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Ravik Bhattacharya's extensive tenure, specialized beat coverage, and notable award confirm his status as a trusted and authoritative voice in Indian journalism, particularly for stories emanating from Eastern India. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:KolkataAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...