{"id":7349,"date":"2020-07-19T07:11:56","date_gmt":"2020-07-19T07:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bengalnewstimes.com\/?p=7349"},"modified":"2020-07-19T07:11:56","modified_gmt":"2020-07-19T07:11:56","slug":"bengal-governor-blinks-state-in-crisis-want-to-put-lid-on-row","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bengalnewstimes.com\/?p=7349","title":{"rendered":"Bengal Governor blinks: State in crisis, want to put lid on row"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By: Express News Service<\/a> | Kolkata |
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Amid a tussle between Raj Bhavan and the West Bengal government over the appointment of Burdwan University\u2019s Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Pro-V-C), Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said he spoke to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee<\/a> and now wants to \u201cput a lid on the controversy\u201d.<\/p>\n

The appointment of one Pro-V-C by the Governor and another by the government for the state-run university had become a flashpoint between the Governor and the state government.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Dhankhar said, \u201cI had a telephonic conversation with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today morning. The state is going through a crisis and I want this (issue) to be resolved. I want to put a lid on the controversy as of now.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Chancellor of state universities, Governor Dhankhar on Monday appointed Professor Goutam Chandra as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Burdwan University (Administration and Academic) with immediate effect. Chandra is currently the head of the zoology department in the university.<\/p>\n

However, the West Bengal Higher Education department issued an order late on Monday night, appointing Ashis Panigrahi, zoology professor of Kalyani University, as the Pro-V-C (academic) of Burdwan University.<\/p>\n

While Chandra waited for an appointment letter from the Governor, Panigrahi took charge on Tuesday. \u201cAs per the order issued by the higher education department, I have taken position as pro V-C today,\u201d said Panigrahi.<\/p>\n

Sources said that after today\u2019s statements by the Governor, Chandra\u2019s appointment is likely to be pushed under the carpet.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo contain the situation, in the interest of education, I have taken upon myself to lead from the front with a straight bat and find a resolution that generates wholesome vibes\u2026. Without going into the merits of reflections made regarding this, I would at the moment put quietus to the issue,\u201d the Governor said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have had this morning a significant and positive dialogue with the Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Her response was remarkably affirmative. In our dialogue we were on the same page. I have urged her that in this matter, she should take a call at her level. I am confident she would use her judgment and discretion to find a way out and also have a mechanism in place so such issues do not arise in future. I wish to close this unfortunate chapter\u2026\u201d Dhankhar added.<\/p>\n

Following Chandra\u2019s appointment as Pro-V-C, Education Minister Partha Chatterjee had slammed the Governor, saying he was a \u201cBJP<\/a> man\u201d and was acting in an unconstitutional way. Dhankhar had responded that it is unbecoming of a minister to say such things about a Governor.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, however, Dhankhar said, \u201cIf I have one friend in the state cabinet, it is Partha Chatterjee. Today I have bandaged a wound. It is not wise to open a bandaged wound.\u201d<\/p>\n

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