'Crossed All Limits': PM Modi Slams Mamata Banerjee's TMC For Insulting President Murmu, Tribals

Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 19:38 IST

PM Modi's remarks came after President Murmu openly expressed displeasure with the West Bengal government for allegedly denying permission for the Santal Conclave.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal for alleged protocol lapses during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit and for abruptly changing the venue for the Santal Conference, scheduled to take place in Bidhannagar.

His remarks came after President Murmu, in a rare move, openly expressed displeasure with the West Bengal government for allegedly denying permission for the Santal Conclave in North Bengal. She also said neither Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee nor any of her ministers received her during his visit, as protocol dictated.

Taking to X, PM Modi called the incident “shameful and unprecedented", while criticising the TMC government for the casual treatment of the Santal community. He also asserted that the President’s office was above politics and should be respected.

“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," he said.

“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," he added.

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