Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the controversy surrounding arrangements during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the International Santal Conference in Siliguri, alleging that the incident amounted to an insult to the highest c
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday termed as "unfortunate" the lapse in arrangements during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to West Bengal, stressing that the country's highest constitutional office must always receive the dignity, protocol and respect it deserves.
In a post on X, Gadkari said the humiliation of the President, the highest constitutional authority in the nation, is an "affront to the dignity of India's democratic institutions." He emphasised that the incident, which occurred at a programme organised by tribal communities, is particul
A major political controversy erupted on Saturday after President Droupadi Murmu expressed disappointment over the arrangements at the 9th International Santal Conference in Darjeeling, with the BJP accusing the West Bengal government of insulting the President and tribal communities, whi
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that there was no protocol lapse during the recent visit of Droupadi Murmu to Siliguri for the 9th International Adivasi Santal Conference, adding that the event was organised by a private body.
"Today, the TMC Govt of West Bengal has insulted not only the President of India, but also the tribal communities of our great nation. As a tribal myself, this insult to Hon'ble President Smt Droupadi Murmu ji strikes deep in my heart, reminding us once again of the profound apathy and ne
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that it is a matter of pride for the Santal community that our ancestor, Tilka Majhi, raised the banner of revolt against exploitation nearly 240 years ago. Nearly 60 years after his revolt, the brave brothers Sido-Kanhu and Chand-Bhairav, alon
Speaking during the pre-match press conference, the Indian captain said that he had learned many things from Rohit Sharma, who won two ICC white-ball titles as a captain.
"This is shameful and unprecedented. Everyone who believes in democracy and the empowerment of tribal communities is disheartened. The pain and anguish expressed by Rashtrapati Ji, who herself hails from a tribal community, has caused immense sadness in the minds of the people of India,"
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday voiced disappointment over the arrangements for the 9th International Santal Conference, questioning the choice of venue and expressing sadness that many members of the Santal community were unable to attend the event. She also remarked on the absence
After inspecting the event venue, O Panneerselvam, who joined DMK just last week ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, said that Chief Minister MK Stalin will grace the induction ceremony.