WB Governor leaving on July 4: Mamata

Union home ministry sources said that the Governor had tendered his resignation

Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : Jun 30 2014 | 5:07 PM IST
Refraining from commenting on the resignation of state Governor M K Narayanan, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said that Narayanan was officially leaving on July 4.

"As far as I know he is officially leaving on July 4," Banerjee told reporters.

Union home ministry sources said that the Governor had tendered his resignation.

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Asked to react on the circumstances under which Narayanan resigned, Banerjee said," This is a constitutional post. I won't say anything about it now."

Asked if the state government will accord Narayanan a farewell, Banerjee said," I don't believe in giving farewell. I believe in welcoming a person."

Banerjee also said that there would be a small reshuffle of her ministry on July 2.
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First Published: Jun 30 2014 | 4:57 PM IST

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