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Protocol Lapses at President Event: Bengal Government Submits Report to Centre
The Union government requested a report on venue changes, logistical issues, and protocol failures during President Murmu's 9th International Santal Conference visit, amid political tensions.
- On Saturday, President Droupadi Murmu visited West Bengal's 9th International Santal Conference and a protocol row erupted after she noted the absence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and ministers, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call the episode 'shameful and unprecedented'.
- Organisers and local leaders say the venue was finalized late and police changed the site multiple times, with the district administration flagging inadequate preparation after the President's Secretariat team visited on Sunday.
- Speaking at the conference, President Droupadi Murmu said tribal communities have not fully progressed and questioned moving the event from Bidhannagar to near Bagdogra, noting low turnout as many Santals moved away.
- Mamata Banerjee dismissed the accusations, saying 'You said that we didn't honour her? I was at the dharna; how could I have left it?' while Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan asked her to submit a report by Sunday evening.
- With assembly polls looming, the dispute centers on voter-roll revisions and tribal outreach, as Banerjee urges President Murmu to investigate tribal deletions from the voter list.
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Row over President Murmu's event escalates; BJP says "gross disrespect to President", TMC responds "political targeting before polls"
A sharp political confrontation unfolded on Sunday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reacted over alleged lapses during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the state on Saturday, turning the controversy into a major flashpoint ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
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President Draupadi Murmu said, "I don't know what happened there or what was on their minds; only they know. I was a little sad, but I'm happy to be here."
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