Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:11pm on 08 Mar 2026,Sunday India
A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after President Droupadi Murmu expressed disappointment over the State government’s handling of protocol during the International Santal Conference in Darjeeling district. The event’s venue was shifted from Bidhannagar under Phansidewa block to Gossainpur near Bagdogra, prompting concerns from the President’s office. Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the development “shameful and unprecedented”, accusing the ruling All India Trinamool Congress government of crossing limits. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee rejected the criticism, saying the President should not “engage in politics as per advice of the BJP”. The disagreement has triggered a sharp political exchange between the Centre and the State government. (PC: X)
