PM Modi Condemns West Bengal Government Over Protocol Controversy at President's Event

Politics has intensified in West Bengal over the protocol controversy at President Droupadi Murmu's event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government over the issue, saying "the treatment meted out to the President is extremely shameful." PM Modi wrote on social media that anyone who believes in democracy and empowerment of the tribal community is saddened by the incident. PM Modi wrote in his tweet, "This is a very shameful incident. All those who believe in democracy and empowerment of the tribal community are hurt and disappointed by this. The pain and grief expressed by the President, who himself belongs to the tribal community, has also caused deep sorrow to the people of the country." "The TMC government has crossed all limits." The TMC government of West Bengal has crossed all limits in this matter. The state administration is responsible for this insult to the President. It is also unfortunate that the government of West Bengal has always taken the post of President "above the dignity and honour of this important post."