Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee had said she and her ministers were never supposed to be present as per the lineup approved by the President’s Secretariat. (File Photo)BJP MP Khagen Murmu, who is also the party’s Bengal ST Morcha chief, Sunday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for alleged lapses in protocol while receiving President Droupadi Murmu in the state a day earlier.On Saturday, President Droupadi Murmu had expressed her dismay over the ‘remote’ location of an event she attended and also the absence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her ministers upon her arrival at the Bagdogra airport in North Bengal.Addressing media persons, Khagen Murmu said, “Yesterday’s incident is a sad and shameful day for Bengal. She (Droupadi Murmu) is the first citizen of the country; she is not only a tribal woman but the country’s President, and she has been insulted.“Our president was participating in a program (9th International Santal Conference), and the organisers were not provided the place which they had asked for; the venue was changed. The President, with a lot of pain, stated that if the President goes to any state, it is protocol that the chief minister and other state ministers stay present. It is unthinkable what happened in Bengal. The President came, and neither the CM nor any minister was present to receive her.”“The Adivasi community has been insulted… Who has given them this right? The CM herself, being a woman, speaks a lot about Bengal’s daughters, but today the daughter of a neighbouring state has been insulted. She has insulted the 12 crore Adivasis of this country,” the BJP leader added.Khagen Murmu stated that the chief minister was sensing politics in Droupadi Murmu’s comment regarding the lapse in protocol, whereas the President was just expressing her “pain”.Claiming that Adivasis in Bengal are facing atrocities for supporting the BJP, Khagen Murmu said, “Bengal minister Akhil Giri had insulted the president previously. The Adivasis in Bengal face a lot of atrocities. In 2018, Adivasi women in North Bengal were raped, and they are still waiting for justice.”Story continues below this adResponding to the President’s remarks, CM Mamata Banerjee had said she and her ministers were never supposed to be present as per the lineup approved by the President’s Secretariat.Meanwhile, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sought a report from West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty by 5 pm Sunday, on alleged lapses in protocol during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit.According to sources, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has directed Chakravorty to submit a detailed report on alleged lapses in protocol for receiving President Droupadi Murmu, including the venue shift for the 9th International Santal Conference and the routes that were selected for the movement of the President.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among other senior BJP leaders, have criticized the TMC-led Bengal government on social media for the ‘glaring disregard for protocol’ during the President’s visit.Tanusree Bose is a dedicated journalist reporting for The Indian Express from Kolkata. Her work focuses sharply on the complex administrative, political, and judicial developments across West Bengal, establishing her as an authoritative voice in regional news coverage. Experience Current Role: Reports for the prestigious national daily, The Indian Express, providing her content with a high level of Trustworthiness. Geographical Expertise: Provides focused, in-depth coverage of West Bengal, demonstrating an intimate knowledge of the state's news and political nuances. Core Authority: Her reporting portfolio highlights deep Expertise in crucial, often sensitive, beats, including: State Politics and Governance: Covering the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), opposition strategies (BJP), and internal political controversies. Judicial and Administrative Affairs: Closely monitoring key developments in the Calcutta High Court, particularly major rulings related to employment, education, and social issues. Education Sector: Extensive reporting on significant controversies, such as teacher recruitment irregularities and administrative actions by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE). Social & Electoral Issues: Covering public events, community tensions (e.g., religious/political gatherings), and election-related processes like the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. Tanusree Bose's consistent output and focus on high-stakes regional issues for a trusted media outlet underscore her status as a reliable and authoritative source for news from West Bengal. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd