Shumeet Banerji’s resignation from the BBC board, just days before a committee hearing, adds pressure to the organization amid recent leadership turmoil, including the departures of its director general and CEO of news. His early exit, seen as a critique of chair Samir Shah’s leadership, raises questions about perceived systemic bias within BBC News. As the board faces internal divisions and scrutiny, Shah must prove his capability to lead amidst calls for accountability. Banerji’s claims of lack of consultation during recent events further fuel concerns of a board coup.
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