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West Bengal Governor Dares MP to Search Raj Bhavan for Alleged Arms Cache

KOLKATA, November 16, 2025 – A major political row has erupted in West Bengal after Governor C.V. Ananda Bose vehemently denied allegations made by Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee that Raj Bhavan, the Governor’s official residence, is harboring arms and ammunition.

In a strongly worded statement released late Saturday, Governor Bose challenged Banerjee, members of civil society, and journalists to visit Raj Bhavan on Sunday, November 16th, starting at 5:00 AM, to verify the claims. The Governor stated that up to 100 people would be permitted entry for the search.

The Raj Bhavan statement further demanded that if the allegations prove false, Banerjee should publicly apologize to the people of West Bengal and face prosecution for hate speech. The statement also questioned how Kolkata Police, responsible for guarding the Raj Bhavan, could have allegedly permitted arms to be brought into the premises, posing a security threat to the Governor, who is under Z+ category security.

Banerjee, the MP for Sreerampur, had accused the Governor of “entertaining BJP criminals in Raj Bhavan and giving them arms and ammunition to go and attack TMC workers.” He called for the Governor’s removal from office.

Despite security advice to relocate during the investigation, Governor Bose has reportedly insisted on remaining in Raj Bhavan. The Raj Bhavan has also requested the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to launch an inquiry into Banerjee’s allegations.

While political disagreements between Raj Bhavan and Trinamool Congress leaders have occurred in the past, Banerjee’s accusations mark an unprecedented escalation in tensions within the already politically charged state. The situation remains tense as the public awaits the outcome of the Governor’s open invitation for inspection.

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