Wed Dec 11 16:19:40 UTC 2024: ## West Bengal Governor Approves University Vice-Chancellor Appointments, Signaling Truce with Chief Minister

**Kolkata, West Bengal –** West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has approved the appointment of Vice Chancellors for 11 state-run universities, accepting recommendations from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This decision, announced after the Supreme Court was informed, marks a significant thaw in the previously frosty relationship between the Governor and the Chief Minister.

The appointments were made from a panel suggested by a search and selection committee headed by former Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit. The Chief Minister selected her preferred candidates from this list, which were then approved by the Governor.

This development follows a period of considerable tension between the Governor and the Chief Minister, marked by public criticism and legal action. Recent interactions, including a meeting and a shared social media post depicting a friendly exchange, suggest a potential truce. However, the BJP, a major opposition party, expressed some reservations, with some members publicly stating their preference for the previous Governor.

Speculation exists that the improved relations may be linked to the TMC government’s apparent shift towards a more conciliatory stance with the central government, amidst the suspension of funds for several central schemes in the state. The recent developments are seen as a potential turning point in the political dynamics of West Bengal.

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