Amid Impasse With Mamata Banerjee, Governor Issues Invite For Talks

Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar said in the tweet that a "lack of response" can "lead to Constitutional stalemate which we both are ordained by our oath to avert".

Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, blocked on Twitter by Mamata Banerjee, nonetheless tweeted an invitation to the Chief Minister today for a discussion. Though he did not name a subject, he said in the tweet that a "lack of response" can "lead to Constitutional stalemate which we both are ordained by our oath to avert". WB Guv:Hon'ble CM Mamata Banerjee has been urged to make it convenient for an interaction at Raj Bhavan anytime during the week ahead as lack of response to issues flagged has potential to lead to constitutional stalemate which we both are ordained by our oath to avert. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/HZrERPLzoJ

In his letter, talking of the need for dialogue, Mr Dhankhar said, "All my earnest efforts in this direction have unfortunately not fructified in view of the stance at our end... There has been no response, now for long, to issues legitimately flagged and in respect of which there is constitutional duty at your end..."

The invite came days after Ms Banerjee planned a meeting of opposition Chief Ministers to discuss the "Constitutional overstepping and brazen misuse of power by the Governors".

Mr Dhankhar alleged "incondonable constitutional lapse" after two top officials of the state government -- Chief Secretary H K Dwivedi and Director General of Police Manoj Malaviya -- skipped scheduled meetings with him.