Overview
- Raj Bhavan opened its gates from 5 a.m. for Kalyan Banerjee, civil society members, and journalists—capped at 100—to check for any arms on the premises.
- The Governor demanded that Banerjee apologise or face prosecution for hate speech, and his office said it is weighing a reference to the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
- Calling the remarks “inflammatory, explosive and irresponsible,” Bose argued the allegation also questions the Kolkata Police unit responsible for guarding the residence.
- Raj Bhavan sought an immediate inquiry into how weapons could be brought into a Z‑plus–secured compound if the MP’s claim were true.
- Security officials advised Bose to relocate during the inquiry, but he said he would remain in Raj Bhavan; BJP leaders condemned Banerjee, who said he is ready for a court battle.