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Governor of West Bengal | |
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since 18 November 2022 | |
Style | The Honourable (formal) Mr. Governor (informal) His/Her Excellency |
Status | Head of state |
Abbreviation | GoWB |
Residence |
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Appointer | President of India |
Term length | Five years (renewable) |
Precursor | Governor-General of India |
Inaugural holder | Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari |
Formation | 15 August 1947 |
Salary | ₹350,000 (US$4,200) (per month) |
Website | rajbhavankolkata |
The Governor of West Bengal is the nominal head of the Government of West Bengal. In the capacity of governor, the holder of the aforementioned is the constitutional representative of the President of India (the Union Government) in the state of West Bengal. C. V. Ananda Bose is the incumbent governor, having taken office on 18 November 2022.[1]