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Sexual harassment charge against Governor Bose: Former Raj Bhavan staffer's plea to President, PM

The accuser said she wrote that she is ready to face any inquiry or punishment if it is proved that her complaint was 'false or politically motivated'

Monalisa Chaudhuri Calcutta Published 27.07.24, 06:32 AM
C V Ananda Bose

C V Ananda Bose File image

A former Raj Bhavan staffer, who had brought charges of harassment against Bengal governor C.V. Ananda Bose, said she has written to the offices of the President and the Prime Minister seeking help in her “battle” against the governor.

The former staffer told Metro that she has also written to the offices of the Vice-President and the Union home minister seeking help in her fight.

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She said she used email IDs available on government websites to reach out to the high offices.

“I sent them emails three weeks ago. Recently, I sent them hard copies, too. I have received acknowledgements,” she said.

The woman refused to divulge the details of her communication.

She said she wrote that she is ready to face any inquiry or punishment if it is proved that her complaint was “false or politically motivated”.

On May 2, she had reported to police that the governor had made physical advances on her on April 24 and May 2.

The police registered an FIR against three Raj Bhavan staffers who allegedly tried to stop the woman from leaving the Raj Bhavan building and reporting the matter to the police.

The police have not registered any formal charge against the governor because of the constitutional immunity the chair enjoys.

The woman later moved the Supreme Court alleging sexual harassment and challenging the immunity from criminal prosecution enjoyed by the President and the governors under Article 361 of the Constitution.

A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, prima facie agreed with the petitioner that the court should examine the issues related to constitutional immunity.

An email sent to governor Bose seeking his reaction to the woman’s letter to thetop offices of the country fetched a response on Friday evening. “Your mail is received and is being examined,” it said.

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