West Bengal Governor R N Ravi dissolves the state Legislative Assembly effective May 7, according to official notification(s) cited by multiple outlets. The dissolution follows the formal completion of the assembly’s term, with one report noting that the notification is issued by the Department of Parliamentary Affairs. The assembly was constituted in May 2021 after the Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, returned to power for a third consecutive term. Several outlets describe the move as marking the end of the outgoing assembly after recently concluded elections. Times of India adds that Mamata Banerjee does not resign, alleging poll irregularities and bias, and it says the dissolution is followed by preparations for a new government formation, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected in Kolkata. Business Standard characterizes the dissolution as bringing the Trinamool Congress’ 15-year rule to a close. Overall, sources agree the immediate trigger is the completion of the assembly’s term and that the Governor dissolves it on May 7, without citing a resignation by the outgoing chief minister as a condition for the dissolution.
West Bengal Governor dissolves state assembly after term ends
West Bengal Governor R N Ravi dissolves the state Legislative Assembly effective May 7, according to official notification(s) cited by multiple outlets. The dissolution follows the formal completion o...
- Governor R N Ravi dissolves the West Bengal Legislative Assembly effective May 7.
- The dissolution is carried out after completion of the assembly’s term.
- The assembly was constituted in May 2021 following Trinamool Congress’ return to power for a third consecutive term.
- The dissolution follows elections that ended recently, according to reports.
- Mamata Banerjee is reported to refuse to resign, citing alleged poll irregularities and bias.
West Bengal's Legislative Assembly has been dissolved by Governor R N Ravi following the BJP's decisive victory in the recent elections. Preparations for the new government's formation are underway, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected in Kolkata. Meanwhile, outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign, alleging widespread poll irregularities and bias.
3 months agoWest Bengal Governor R N Ravi dissolved the state assembly after its term ended on May 7, formally bringing the Trinamool Congress' 15-year rule to a close
3 months agoGovernor RN Ravi dissolved the West Bengal State Legislative Assembly with effect from May 7 after completion of its term.
3 months agoKolkata: Governor R N Ravi has dissolved the West Bengal State Legislative Assembly with effect from May 7 after completion of its term, according to an official notification.The current assembly was constituted in May 2021 after the Trinamool Congress, under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, returned to power for the third consecutive term in the state.Also Read: Union home minister Amit Shah to be BJP observer for West BengalThe dissolution marks the formal completion of the tenure of the outgoing assembly, following the recently concluded two-phase elections.The notification was issued by the Department of Parliamentary Affairs.
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