Major Political Shake-up: Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta and West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Resign

LADAKH /JAMMU/KOLKATA, March 5, 2026 — In a double blow to the regional administrative landscape, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and the Governor of West Bengal have both tendered their resignations today.

The sudden exits of these high-ranking constitutional heads have sparked intense speculation across the political corridors of New Delhi and the respective states.

In a surprising turn of events in the North, Kavinder Gupta, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, stepped down from his post this evening.

Gupta, who assumed office on July 18, 2025, as the third LG of the Union Territory, submitted his resignation less than a year into his tenure.

While sources confirm the resignation has been tendered, the specific reasons behind his abrupt departure remain undisclosed, and further details regarding a successor are currently awaited.

Simultaneously, the East witnessed a similar transition as West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose resigned from his position.

The Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Governor confirmed that Bose has formally sent his resignation letter to the President of India.

These simultaneous vacancies in Ladakh and West Bengal mark a significant shift in the leadership of these sensitive regions, leaving the President’s office to decide on interim arrangements or new appointments in the coming days.