President Murmu's North Bengal Visit: Unspoken Tensions with Mamata Banerjee

President Droupadi Murmu expressed concern over the absence of West Bengal's CM Mamata Banerjee during her visit to north Bengal. Murmu, calling Banerjee her 'younger sister,' noticed a notably low attendance at a tribal event after a venue change possibly caused by state administration.

President Droupadi Murmu, during her recent visit to north Bengal, raised questions about the absence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee or any state representative to welcome her. Despite referring to Banerjee as a 'younger sister,' Murmu hinted at possible tensions due to the absence of officials.

The President highlighted the logistical challenges faced by tribal communities due to the last-minute venue change for their annual event. Originally set for the spacious Bidhannagar, it was moved to Goshaipur on security grounds, resulting in sparse attendance.

The situation raised speculations about potential administrative decisions influencing the course of events. Meanwhile, in Kolkata, CM Banerjee continued her protest against the suspected arbitrary deletion of electoral names, possibly indicating a brewing political rift in West Bengal.

(With inputs from agencies.)