New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Amid the controversy over the security lapse during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to West Bengal, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Sunday described the incident as extremely unfortunate, stressing the importance of respecting the post of the President. Mayawati took to social media, X, and said, “According to the ideals and dignity of the Indian Constitution, it is necessary for everyone to respect the post of the Honourable President and also to observe its p…
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New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated on Sunday that the controversy surrounding the venue change for the 9th International Santal Conference, as well as the challenges faced by the country’s first tribal President, Droupadi Murmu, is not only “unfortunate” for West Bengal but for the entire nation.In a post on X, Rijiju indirectly criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, emphasising that the office of the President transcends politi…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched an offensive against the West Bengal government over the controversy surrounding the venue change for the 9th International Santal Conference, where President Droupadi Murmu was the chief guest. He called the incident “shameful and unprecedented”.Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said the development had deeply hurt people who believe in democratic values and the empowerment of tribal communit…
Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Two-time BJP Lok Sabha member from Darjeeling constituency in North Bengal, Raju Bista on Saturday claimed there was a necessity for holding the forthcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal under President’s Rule.He also said that he would speak to President Droupadi Murmu about the possibilities on this count, at the first opportunity.Bista said this while speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the 9th International Santal Conference being organised by the Inte…