Political Turmoil in West Bengal: President's Visit Ignites Controversy

A political controversy erupted in West Bengal after President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the state, where neither Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee nor any of her ministers greeted her at the airport. The President's disappointment led to a spat between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP, escalating political tensions.

The political scene in West Bengal took a dramatic turn after President Droupadi Murmu's recent visit. President Murmu expressed dissatisfaction when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her ministers were absent from a gathering at Bagdogra airport to welcome her for an international tribal conference.

A delegation of Trinamool Congress members had earlier sought an appointment with the President to discuss the state's welfare initiatives but were turned down due to time constraints, according to sources. This heightened political tensions, especially in the context of the upcoming elections, as the BJP criticized the ruling TMC for 'insulting' the President.

Chief Minister Banerjee accused the President of acting on the advice of the BJP and questioned her silence on issues concerning tribal communities in other states like Manipur and Chhattisgarh. The BJP condemned the remarks, with Prime Minister Modi calling it a 'shameful and unprecedented' act.

(With inputs from agencies.)