Key Points
- Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose revealed a statue of himself at Raj Bhavan.
- The statue was a gift from artist Partha Saha, who is linked to the Indian Museum.
- The move sparked controversy, with critics questioning its appropriateness.
- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Congress strongly criticized the Governor’s actions.
- Governor Bose described his time in office as “sweet and sour” and commented on Bengal’s political situation.
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On Saturday, Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose sparked a political controversy by unveiling a statue of himself at Raj Bhavan. The statue was a gift from artist Partha Saha, who is connected to the Indian Museum in Kolkata. The event, which also included a painting exhibition and the planting of saplings, was meant to celebrate the Governor’s two-year term. But the unveiling quickly became a hot topic of debate.
Many critics, particularly from political parties, were quick to condemn the Governor for what they saw as self-promotion. Jayprakash Majumder from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) called it “unheard of” and compared it to the actions of a “megalomaniac,” wondering if the Governor would soon garland his own statue. Sujan Chakraborty of the CPM called the event a “disgrace” and expressed disappointment that Raj Bhavan was “lit up” for the occasion. Congress spokesperson Soumya Aich Roy joined the criticism, calling it a “great shame” and accusing the Governor of harming Bengal’s cultural integrity.
The Governor’s office responded by clarifying that the statue was a gift from the artist, and that it wasn’t Bose’s idea to have it installed. Even with this clarification, the controversy continues, with many accusing the Governor of being disconnected from the people of Bengal. During the ceremony, Governor Bose described the political situation in the state as “very bad” and suggested that the people of Bengal would not tolerate it much longer. Reflecting on his two years in office, he described his experience as “sweet and sour.” The debate over the statue has only added fuel to the ongoing political tensions in the state.
