Archive · 22 Dec 2025
West Bengal Governor Fires Pistol Unconventionally at Race
The Governor of West Bengal, C V Ananda Bose, started a big running race in Kolkata.
He used a special gun to make a loud noise and start the race, but he held it too close to his face.
This made the people standing near him jump and cover their faces.
Many people watching online made jokes and said it was not safe.
The race had runners from different countries, and a runner from Uganda won.
Some people also asked if the gun was allowed because it's been banned in India since 2016.
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose fired a starter pistol at face level during the Kolkata 25K Marathon.
Dignitaries and military personnel on stage flinched and shielded their faces from the flash and noise.
The incident went viral on social media, with users reacting with humor and criticism.
Joshua Cheptegei from Uganda won the marathon, with international and national athletes participating.
Questions were raised about the legality of using a starter pistol, as they have been banned in India since 2016.
- Who
- West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose and dignitaries
- What
- Governor fired a starter pistol at face level during a race
- When
- During the 10th edition of the Kolkata 25K Marathon
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- To flag off the World Athletics Gold Label Race
- Event
- World Athletics Gold Label Race
- Location
- Kolkata
- Governor
- C V Ananda Bose
- Marathon Edition
- 10th
- Winner
- Joshua Cheptegei (Uganda)
- Reaction
- Dignitaries flinched, social media criticism
- Pistol Safety Concern
- Fired at face level, not overhead