Maharashtra Governor expresses his desire to quit, conveys to PM Modi

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he wants to step down from his post. 

"Governor Koshyari has expressed his desire to spend the rest of his life in reading, writing and other leisurely activities," read the statement issued by the Raj Bhavan.

"It was an absolute honour and privilege for me to serve as the Rajya Sevak or Rajyapal of a great State like Maharashtra – the land of Saints, Social reformers and valiant fighters," Mr Koshyari said in a statement to the media.

During the recent visit of the Hon'ble Prime Minister to Mumbai, I have conveyed to him my desire to be discharged of all political responsibilities and to spend the remainder of my life in reading, writing and other activities.

— Governor of Maharashtra (@maha_governor) January 23, 2023

Koshiyari was appointed in September 2019 in a state and has been known for his continuous friction with the government led by Uddhav Thackeray.

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Following the state elections, Koshyari held an early morning oath ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar before Thackeray and his Maha Vikas Aghadi could stake claim to form the government. The Governor had insulted the icons of Maharashtra and had hurt the Marathi pride, alleged the Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena.

"A Governor is the representative of the President of India and there should be some criteria on who can be appointed to such a post. I demand such rules be framed," Uddhav Thackeray had said.