Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit Resigns Citing Personal Reasons

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit Resigns Citing Personal Reasons

VoM News Desk | February 3, 2024 | 03:03 PM IST | Breaking News, Politics | Follow on Google News

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit Resigns Citing Personal Reasons

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit Resigns Citing Personal Reasons

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit has submitted his resignation, citing personal reasons. In his letter to the President of India, Purohit expressed his intention to step down from the position of Governor of Punjab and Administrator of the Union Territory, Chandigarh. The resignation comes after months of a publicized conflict between the governor and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, marked by exchanges of strongly worded letters over various issues. Purohit had previously warned of recommending President’s rule if his letters weren’t addressed.

Governor Purohit Highlights Unanswered Letters in Resignation to President

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit, in his resignation letter to the President of India, reiterated that he hadn’t received replies to his previous letters from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The Governor warned of reporting the “failure of constitutional mechanism” to the President. Tensions between Purohit and Mann escalated over the past months, with the Governor emphasizing unanswered letters and potential implications for the constitutional process.

Chief Minister Mann Responds to Governor’s Resignation

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann responded to Governor Banwarilal Purohit’s resignation, stating that the Governor had “threatened the peace-loving people” of the state. Mann asserted that law and order were under control, and a majority of the Governor’s letters had been answered. The ongoing conflict between the two leaders involved issues ranging from alleged corruption in the police to illegal mining incidents. Purohit had previously warned of recommending President’s rule and initiating criminal proceedings.

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