A drama unfolded at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly here on Thursday as Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was made to wait outside the Assembly as the gate designated for his entry was locked and the Speaker and staff were no where to be found.
Seething with anger, Dhankar, said the "humiliation" meted out to the Governor's post has put the country's democratic history to "shame" and reflects the "caged democratic atmosphere" prevailing in the state.
The Trinamool Congress, was quick to react, slamming Governor for overstepping his brief and "aspiring to be the administrative head of the state".
Dhankhar later entered the Assembly premises through Gate no 2 meant for media persons and officials.
"Why is gate no 3 closed? Despite my prior intimation, the gate is closed. The Assembly being adjourned does not mean it is closed.
"The Governor's gate being locked has put our democratic history to shame. This is not an insult to me, but an insult to the people of the state and the Constitution," Dhankhar told reporters.
According to the Assembly norms, gate no 3 is designated for the Governor's entry and exit.
The Governor said the incident is a "sad day for the democracy in the state."
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