Malda: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday addressed the recent episodes of violence in the state, noting that it is a persistent issue.
The Governor stated that there were two cancerous growths in the politics of West Bengal, one being violence and the other being corruption.
“The cult of violence is a reality in Bengal. We have two cancerous growths on the body politic of West Bengal — one is violence, and the other is corruption. We have to strike at the roots of this. I’m sure that victory will be ours,” Bose told ANI while on his way to visit violence-affected areas in Murshidabad and Malda.
The Governor said that the Raj Bhavan’s “Peace Room” continues to receive a significant number of complaints and requests for help from the violence-affected areas; however, he noted that the complaints have significantly dropped since the deployment of the Central Forces there.
“We have been getting 100 such requests and complaints from the field. In the last two days, the number has come down significantly after the deployment of the Central Forces. I also talked to the complainants selectively, especially those who are in great distress, directly with them to reassure them that we are all with them,” he said.
He added that he would be visiting rehabilitation camps in Malda and had requested support from the Red Cross to expedite the relief work.
“They are distributing whatever is required there because the Red Cross is an international organisation that can even operate in war zones. We’ll certainly mobilise all resources to bring relief and succour to the affected people,” the Governor said.
The Governor also said he would remain circumspect in the current situation.
“This is a democracy where various suggestions come. It will be properly considered by the appropriate authorities. I have been in constant contact with all concerned, particularly the state government and the central government, informing them and sharing opinions with them,” he added. (IANS)
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