'Priority to work for mother, land & people'

Protests over rural job scheme have been called off after my discussions with govt, says Guv CV Ananda Bose

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EXPRESSING concern over growing political violence in West Bengal, Governor CV Ananda Bose says that "holi of human blood" must end in the state. In an interview with Rajesh Kumar Thakur, he said his priority is to work for Ma, Maati, Manush (mother, land and people). Excerpts:

How do you see West Bengal on the law and order front?

There is violence... sporadic violence. There is a culture of violence mindlessly occurring during elections - murders, shootings, stabbings, intimidation and rapes. Human lives are precious. We should not play politics with blood. That's why I say it openly that political Holi with human blood must end.

What are the key obstacles in West Bengal?

I can say from my own experience that there are two major enemies of Bengal: Number one is violence followed by corruption.