West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose is set to visit the Hakimpur border in North 24 Parganas on Monday, stepping directly into one of the state’s most contentious debates— infiltration and security along the India-Bangladesh frontier. The Governor will assess conditions on the ground before staying overnight in Krishnanagar in Nadia from where he will proceed to border locations in Murshidabad district on Tuesday.
His visit comes at a time when the state’s political atmosphere is charged with accusations, counter-accusations and rising public concern. Claims of infiltration, reports of groups assembling along the border, and general political tension have kept the issue alive for weeks. Against that backdrop, the Governor’s unannounced decision to personally inspect the situation has triggered fresh speculation across political circles.
Speaking before his departure, Bose declared, “It has been heard that many people are on the border. Various ideas and interpretations can be made from this. So I am going to do a reality check myself— from Hakimpur to Murshidabad.”
The remark has already stirred reactions across party lines. Opposition parties, which have long accused the state government of failing to curb infiltration and letting law and order deteriorate, see the Governor’s visit as validation of their concerns. The ruling party maintains that allegations are being deliberately made for political gain.
The Governor addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, which has been under scrutiny after multiple reports of excessive workload, illness, deaths and suicides among Block Level Officers (BLOs). Bose stated, “SIR is a very important process. If there is a problem with BLOs, they should inform the Election Commission. The Commission will definitely consider everything seriously. I hope the end result will be good.”
According to Raj Bhavan sources, Bose’s itinerary includes touring the Hakimpur border post, visiting a BSF camp, and meeting local administrative officials. He is expected to engage with residents to understand their longstanding concerns, particularly around infiltration, smuggling and overall security.
Security has already been tightened by both the district administration and the BSF in anticipation of his arrival. The Governor’s visit, observers say, could influence the political dynamics between the state and the Centre, given the sensitive timing and the contentious nature of the issues involved.
Residents of the border region, many of whom claim they have not been heard by any senior authority in years, expressed cautious optimism. Some hope the Governor’s attention might finally bring administrative focus to the persistent challenges they face— issues that, they say, have been ignored for far too long.
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