New Delhi:
Amid the blame recreation over President Droupadi Murmu’s go to to West Bengal, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has sought a report from the state’s Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty on alleged lapses through the President’s occasion.
According to sources, the Union Home Secretary has flagged 4 factors: 1) Why the Chief Minister, the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police weren’t current to obtain and see off the President? There was no water within the washroom arrange for President 3) The route chosen by the administration was laden with rubbish 4) The district Justice of the Peace, Darjeeling, the Commissioner of Police, Siliguri and the Additional District Magistrate are accountable. What motion has been taken towards them? The Union Home Secretary has requested for a response by 5 pm.
This comes amid the face-off between the Trinamool Congress authorities and the ruling BJP on the Centre over President Murmu’s go to to the state. While the BJP has alleged that the Mamata Banerjee-led state authorities disrespected the President, Banerjee accused the BJP, the principle opposition in Bengal, of misusing the nation’s highest publish for political aims.
Earlier, President Murmu expressed displeasure over the preparations at an occasion she attended in Bengal. She additionally puzzled why the Chief Minister didn’t meet her throughout her go to.
“Generally, when the President is coming, the CM should be welcoming, and other ministers should be present. But she did not come. The governor has changed and could not come. But because the date was fixed, I have come,” she mentioned.
The President additionally flagged the change of venue and the low turnout on the occasion. “Today’s programme is being held at such a place that it is difficult for people to come. Perhaps the state government does not want the welfare of tribals, and that is why they were prevented from coming here,” Murmu mentioned.
“Mamata Banerjee is like my younger sister. I am also a daughter of Bengal… I do not know whether she is upset, and that is why the venue was shifted. Anyway, that does not matter. All of you stay well,” the President mentioned.
In a social media publish, Banerjee mentioned that the district administration had flagged the dearth of preparations on the venue chosen for the President’s occasion.
International Santal Council, a personal organisation, invited Hon’ble President to the ninth International Adivasi Santal Conference in Siliguri.
After Advanced Security Liaison, district administration flagged in writing to the President’s Secretariat that the organiser appeared…
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 7, 2026
“International Santal Council, a private organisation, invited Hon’ble President to the 9th International Adivasi Santal Conference in Siliguri. After Advanced Security Liaison, district administration flagged in writing to the President’s Secretariat that the organiser appeared inadequately prepared; the concern was also conveyed telephonically.
“The President’s Secretariat advance staff visited on 05.03.26, was apprised of the dearth of preparations, but the programme continued as scheduled,” the Chief Minister said.
“Hon’ble President was acquired and seen off by Mayor Siliguri Municipal Corporation, DM Darjeeling and CP Siliguri Police Commissionerate strictly as per the permitted lineup shared by the President’s Secretariat. CM, West Bengal was not a part of the lineup or the dais plan. No protocol lapse occurred on a part of district administration,” she said, responding to questions on why she did not attend the event. “BJP is disrespecting and misusing the best chair within the nation for its personal social gathering agenda. Most unlucky,” she said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the developments as “shameful and unprecedented”. “Everyone who believes in democracy and the empowerment of tribal communities is disheartened. The ache and anguish expressed by Rashtrapati Ji, who herself hails from a tribal neighborhood, has precipitated immense unhappiness within the minds of the individuals of India,” he said in a post on X.
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… https://t.co/XGzwMCMFrT
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 7, 2026
“The TMC Government of West Bengal has really crossed all limits. Their administration is accountable for this insult to the President. It is equally unlucky {that a} topic as essential as Santal tradition is handled so casually by the West Bengal Government. The workplace of the President is above politics and the sanctity of this workplace ought to at all times be revered. One hopes higher sense prevails among the many West Bengal Government and TMC,” he added.
Elections in Bengal are due in the next couple of months, and the ruling Trinamool Congress and main opposition BJP are missing no opportunities to target each other. Hitting back at the Prime Minister, Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said, “PEOPLE of WEST BENGAL VS BJP + ECI + ED + IT + CBI + NIA + CAPF + Governor + 20 Union Ministers + 10 CMs + Prime Minister + Respected Rashtrapati Ji + Godi Media. When your entire institution traces up towards Bengal, Bengal stands stronger. Bring it on.”
