West Bengal’s Constitutional Meltdown: Assembly Dissolved as Violence Spirals Out of Control
West Bengal Plunges into Constitutional Crisis: Assembly Dissolved Amid Rising Violence KOLKATA – West Bengal has descended into an unprecedented political and constitutional vacuum following a dramatic late-night standoff at the Raj Bhavan. The Governor of West Bengal has officially dissolved the State Assembly, effectively placing the state under a cloud of uncertainty after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reportedly refused to step down from her post. The decision follows days of escalating tension and a complete breakdown in communication between the state executive and the Governor’s office. The crisis reached its breaking point when reports emerged that the Chief Minister declined to resign despite a formal request from the Governor, citing a collapse in the law-and-order machinery across several districts. A State on the Edge The backdrop to this constitutional meltdown is a surge in post-poll violence that has gripped the state. The most flashpoint event occurred in East Medinip...