Moments after swearing-in Mamata Banerjee for her third straight term as West Bengal Chief Minister, Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar sent out a sharp message to her on the post-poll violence in Bengal.

"Our first priority is to bring an end to the senseless, horrendous post-poll violence...I have every hope that the Chief Minister on an urgent basis will take all the steps to restore the rule of law. I have every hope that the Chief Minister, my younger sister, will rise to the occasion," Mr. Dhankhar said, Mamata Banerjee by his side.

"You have to rise above partisan interests. I am sure you will script a new governance pattern," he said, addressing the Chief Minister, who stared grimly ahead.

Mamata Banerjee had, moments before the Governor`s comments, said her first priority would be to tackle the Covid crisis and she would start off with a meeting with her top officers.

Next on her agenda, she said, was to handle the law and order situation. She has accused the BJP of stirring violence and communal tension after losing the election. On the other hand, the BJP`s top leaders allege that Trinamool Congress workers have murdered its members and set their homes on fire.

"I appeal to all political parties to maintain peace. Bengal does not like violence. Please take proper care that there is no violence," the Chief Minister said, before handing the mic to the Governor, whom she has often accused of openly taking the BJP`s side and targeting her government.

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