The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the 9th International Santal Conference at Darjeeling, West Bengal, today (March 7, 2026). The entire episode became controversial over an objectionable remark made by the West Bengal CM.
This message got the attention of all, and many objected to the ignorance shown to the President of India by a CM of a state.
In response, PM posts a message from his official X handle:
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. The TMC Government of West Bengal has truly crossed all limits. Their administration is responsible for this insult to the President. It is equally unfortunate that a subject as important as Santal culture is treated so casually by the West Bengal Government. The office of the President is above politics and the sanctity of this office should always be respected. One hopes better sense prevails among the West Bengal Government and TMC.
People expect respectful communication from the people in responsible positions. The election is in the vicinity, and so are the hate speeches around. Request to all concern respect the constitutional protocol in all the communications that are missing nowadays.
