Modi Slams TMC for 'Insulting' the President on Women's Day

PM Narendra Modi criticized the TMC government in West Bengal for disrespecting President Droupadi Murmu during a celebration of the Santal tribal tradition. The controversy erupted as TMC opposed the President and heated up the political climate in the poll-bound state. Modi highlighted women's empowerment on International Women's Day while unveiling major projects in Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi fiercely criticized the TMC government in West Bengal on Sunday, accusing it of disrespecting President Droupadi Murmu during her recent visit to the state. The allegations stem from the TMC's absence at a tribal community event, sparking political tension in the state.

This controversy has exacerbated political turmoil in West Bengal, a state on the brink of elections. The BJP is leveraging the incident to challenge Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's 15-year reign. Modi emphasized the incident's insult to tribal and female leadership, promising it wouldn't be overlooked.

In New Delhi, Modi recently inaugurated significant infrastructure initiatives, including Metro corridors and housing redevelopment projects. Coinciding with International Women's Day, he lauded the empowerment of over 3 crore women achieving financial milestones, fulfilling a pledge from his administration's earlier days.

(With inputs from agencies.)