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Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, whose four-year tenure witnessed a tumultuous period and constant confrontation with the State government, has been transferred to West Bengal. He replaces C.V. Ananda Bose, who stepped down on Thursday (March 5, 2026).
Mr. Ravi was appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu on September 18, 2021.
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His transfer was announced on Thursday (March 5, 2026) by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a post on X.
I am shocked and deeply concerned by the sudden news of the resignation of Shri C. V. Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal.
The reasons behind his resignation are not known to me at this moment. However, given the prevailing circumstances, I would not be surprised if the…
“Union Home Minister just informed me that Shri R.N. Ravi is being appointed as Governor of West Bengal. He never consulted with me as per the established convention in this regard,” Ms. Banerjee wrote.
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will discharge the functions of Governor of Tamil Nadu, a Rashtrapathi Bhavan communique said. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has been informed by the Union Government about the change, sources said.
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