President Murmu Criticizes West Bengal Government Ahead of Elections President Droupadi Murmu criticized the West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a tribal community event in north Bengal, questioning whether development for indigenous communities was being prioritized. Murmu noted that neither Banerjee nor any of her ministers had attended to greet her during her visit, a gesture she described as disrespectful. She also raised concerns about the relocation of the International Santal Conference from Bidhannagar to Goshaipur, citing low turnout at the latter venue. Murmu accused the state administration of undermining the event, stating, “I do not know why the state administration did not allow the meeting there. There is ample space. I am also a daughter of Bengal. Mamata Banerjee is like my younger sister. I do not know whether she is upset, which is why the programme was held there (in Goshaipur). But that does not matter. All of you stay well.” She emphasized that while the central government had invested in tribal development, the Bengal administration had failed to deliver tangible progress. The President questioned whether development and facilities were reaching tribal communities, suggesting that some efforts might be obstructed. “I think some people are being stopped from coming here (to this event)... Maybe some people don’t want the Santals to unite, progress, be educated and gain strength,” she said, expressing disappointment over the perceived neglect of tribal empowerment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah echoed Murmu’s criticism, condemning the West Bengal government for its “anarchic behaviour” and “glaring disregard for protocol.#mamata_banerjee #droupadi_murmu #trinamool_congress #bidhannagar #goshaipur
