BJP Criticizes Mamata Banerjee Over President Murmu Protocol Breach

Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for allegedly disrespecting President Droupadi Murmu during an event in West Bengal. Rao dubbed the incident a deliberate protocol breach driven by frustration and political arrogance, drawing parallels with former Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao's conduct.

Telangana's BJP President, N Ramchander Rao, has launched a scathing attack on West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, following a protocol controversy involving President Droupadi Murmu at the International Santal Conference. Rao described Banerjee's actions as a deliberate breach, fueled by frustration and political arrogance.

In an interview with ANI, Rao compared the current situation in West Bengal to the conduct of former Telangana Chief Minister, K Chandrashekhar Rao, criticizing the absence of state leaders during high-profile visits. The controversy ignited after President Murmu expressed dissatisfaction with the event's venue and the lack of local leadership presence.

President Murmu articulated her disappointment, highlighting the logistical challenges that prevented attendees from reaching the conference and noting the absence of the Chief Minister and state ministers. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan reiterated the need for respecting the President's office, emphasizing its constitutional significance.

(With inputs from agencies.)