Delhi CM alleged that the state government had failed to show due respect to the country’s constitutional head.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the reported protocol lapse during the visit of President Droupadi Murmu to the state, calling the incident shameful and demanding accountability.
The remarks come amid a growing political row over alleged protocol lapses during President Murmu’s visit to West Bengal. Yesterday, President Murmu voiced disappointment over the arrangements made for the 9th International Santal Conference, questioning the choice of venue and expressing sadness that many members of the Santal community were unable to attend the event. She also remarked on the absence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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Reacting to the controversy surrounding the President’s visit to West Bengal, Delhi CM alleged that the state government had failed to show due respect to the country’s constitutional head.
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#WATCH | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says, “…I believe that the Chief Minister of Bengal works with a narrow mindset. She does not know how to respect constitutional positions. The President of the country, who is the first citizen of India, a constitutional position, is a woman from… pic.twitter.com/7VEcjTmO1O
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“I believe that the Chief Minister of Bengal works with a narrow mindset. She does not know how to respect constitutional positions. The President of the country, who is the first citizen of India and holds a constitutional position, is a woman from a tribal community, and the entire country is proud of her,” Gupta said.
She further criticised the alleged handling of the President’s visit, stating that insulting the Head of State during an official trip to the state was unacceptable. “She comes to your state, and you insult her. This is truly a matter of shame for all of us, and she should really think about it,” the Delhi Chief Minister said. She further said that people across the country were seeking an explanation. “The people of Bengal and the people of the country are demanding answers from her,” Gupta added.
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