The Central government has sought an explanation from the West Bengal administration over lapses in the protocol during the visit of President Droupadi Murmu to attend a tribal conference in West Bengal on Saturday, with Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan asking the West Bengal Chief Secre
Speaking to ANI, Karat said that the President is a constitutional position and stated that, since Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee could not personally go to welcome President Murmu, a senior functionary of the government should have represented her on the occasion.
Speaking to ANI, Raj accused PM Modi of insulting President Murmu first, while reflecting on the inauguration ceremony of new parliament building. He stated that it should have been inaugurated by the President rather than the Prime Minister.
Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President N Ramchander Rao on Sunday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the row involving President Droupadi Murmu at the International Santal Conference in West Bengal, stating that the protocol breach was deliberate and carried
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Sunday expressed deep concern over President Droupadi Murmu's "painful and sad remarks" regarding the conduct of the International Santal Conference in Darjeeling, West Bengal, stating that tribal culture, traditions and voices must alw
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
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
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
"Why don't you protest when atrocities are committed against tribals? Why don't you protest when it happens in Madhya Pradesh or Chhattisgarh? First, do something for them, then say anything. Don't play politics at the time of the election, as per the BJP's advice," Banerjee said.
"Women are the foundation of our society and nation. They have demonstrated their talent and hard work in various fields including education, science, sports, art and defence," President Murmu wrote in her message.