West Bengal Governor visits areas hit by post poll violence
The Hindu
Trinamool Congress says it is ‘violative of long-standing norms of procedures’
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday visited areas affected by post-poll violence in Cooch Behar. He went ahead with the visit despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressing her disapproval, calling it “unilateral proceedings” by the Governor which is “violative of long-standing norms of procedures”. Senior Trinamool Congress leaders on Thursday sharply criticised the Governor’s move. During the day, Mr. Dhankhar visited Mathabhanga and Dinhata, where he met family members of those affected by the violence. At one place in Dinhata, a group of locals raised “go back” slogans. Mr. Dhankhar got down from his vehicle and said, “The situation reflected a total collapse of rule of law.” The Governor also chided a police officer and said that he should be aware of where the Governor’s convoy was heading.More Related News