Amid reports of violence during preparations for the local body elections in West Bengal, its Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on June 12 warned that no violence will be tolerated, and urged all stakeholders to ensure peace and harmony in society.
"The elections in West Bengal will be conducted peacefully, and no violence will be tolerated", Mr. Bose told PTI in Thiruvananthapuram after visiting the Bharatiya Vichara Kendram, an organisation founded by RSS ideologue P. Parameshwaran.
The Governor said all stakeholders who are responsible for the conduct of panchayat elections in West Bengal have the responsibility to ensure peace and harmony in society.