Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress over the controversy surrounding the visit of Droupadi Murmu to West Bengal. Speaking at an event in Delhi’s Burari on International Women’s Day, the Prime Minister alleged that the ruling party in the state had insulted the country’s President.
Modi said that the alleged incident not only disrespected the President but also hurt the dignity of women and tribal communities. “Today, when the country is celebrating Women’s Day, the Trinamool Congress insulted the country’s President and tried to sabotage a major programme meant for tribal people,” he said.
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The controversy erupted after President Murmu visited north Bengal for a tribal welfare event. During her speech, she expressed disappointment over the arrangements and the absence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other senior ministers.
Murmu remarked that usually the Chief Minister and ministers are present to welcome the President during such visits. However, she noted that the Chief Minister did not attend the event. She also raised concerns about the venue and the reportedly low turnout of tribal participants.
Following the development, Modi shared a video of the President’s remarks on social media and described the situation as “shameful and unprecedented”. He said the office of the President stands above politics and must always be respected.
Meanwhile, the Trinamool Congress rejected the allegations and accused the BJP of politicising the President’s visit ahead of upcoming elections. The party also claimed that the President had been misinformed about development work for tribal communities in the state.
