Kolkata On August 5, West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose said that Bengal is now facing a financial meltdown and cited fund diversion and unnecessary luxury behind this economic situation.
He also insisted that the Prime Minister has asked all Governors of States to be more proactive in implementation of projects and programs in States. The Governor has since then asked for a white paper from the West Bengal government about the financial state and fund usage. Mr.
Bose said, “Norms of expenditure have been ignored. Funds have been diverted. Funds meant for elimination of poverty were used for other purposes.
There is avoidable luxury in the government.” He also mentioned that it is the responsibility of the Governor to ask for information from the Chief Minister on any aspect of administration. Mr.
Bose then went on to say, “It is mandatory for the Chief Minister to provide such information to the Governor. I have asked for a white paper.” Reacting to Mr.
Bose’s comments, former Rajya Sabha MP and Trinamool Congress spokesperson Santanu Sen spoke to The Hindu and said that it is the responsibility of the State Governor to help in the development of the State and mediate between the Union and State governments. He said that the Bengal Governor does the contrary. He said, “When our funds are not released from the Centre, then the Governor doesn’t make a sound, he keeps mum.
It is the Governor’s job to cause problems for all governments in non-BJP ruled States..