Kolkata | 5 Feb 2026

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday stopped his address midway and walked out of the state assembly during the budget session, creating a tense moment inside the House. The Governor read the written speech for about four-and-a-half minutes before placing the papers down and leaving, an act that immediately drew strong reactions from the opposition BJP.

Calling the move intentional, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said it was a clear message against the ruling Trinamool Congress government. “This was the governor’s symbolic refusal to read out a speech prepared by the Mamata Banerjee government. He stopped after reading a few lines and laid the paper,” Adhikari told the media, describing the walkout as a political signal.

As the Governor exited the House, BJP legislators welcomed the move with loud slogans. Before leaving, Bose briefly spoke with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. In a notable moment, Banerjee placed a shawl around his neck and personally saw him off. However, she later chose not to comment on what was discussed between them.

Under Article 176 of the Constitution, the Governor is required to address the assembly at the start of the first session of every year and after elections. The sudden walkout during such a constitutional address has once again highlighted the growing friction between the Governor’s office and the state government, adding fresh fuel to Bengal’s already heated political atmosphere.

 Governor Halts Speech and Walks Out of Bengal Assembly, Politics Heats Up

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday stopped his speech midway and walked out of the state assembly during the budget session. He read the prepared address for around four-and-a-half minutes before placing the papers down and leaving the House, surprising many members present inside.

The BJP called the move a strong political message. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said the Governor’s action showed clear disagreement with the state government. “This was the governor’s symbolic refusal to read out a speech prepared by the Mamata Banerjee government. He stopped after reading a few lines and laid the paper,” he told reporters.

As the Governor left the assembly, BJP legislators raised slogans in his support. Before exiting, Bose spoke briefly with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. In a calm gesture, Banerjee placed a shawl around his neck and personally saw him off, though she later refused to comment on their conversation.

As per Article 176 of the Constitution, the Governor is required to address the assembly at the start of the first session each year. The sudden walkout during this address has added to the ongoing tension between the Raj Bhavan and the Mamata Banerjee government, triggering fresh political debate in the state.