Thu Apr 17 17:38:42 UTC 2025: ## Governor Defies Chief Minister, Visits Violence-Hit Murshidabad

**Kolkata, [Date]** – West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose defied Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s request and travelled to Murshidabad district late Thursday night. The Governor’s visit comes in the wake of recent communal violence in the district. Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Banerjee reportedly urged the Governor to postpone his visit. However, Governor Bose proceeded with his trip, underscoring a continuing tension between the state’s executive and gubernatorial branches. The Governor’s actions are likely to further escalate the political friction already present in the state. Details regarding the purpose and extent of the Governor’s visit to the affected areas are awaited.

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