President Draupadi Murmu expressed displeasure during Siliguri tour, said- ‘Maybe Mamata is angry with me’

Tezzbuzz Desk – On Saturday, Droupadi Murmu expressed displeasure over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during her visit to Bagdogra and Bidhannagar in Siliguri. The President said that she was not allowed to come to the venue of the event even though she, being a daughter of Bengal, wanted to attend the event in the state.

Disruptions and frequent changes at the venue

The President attended the 9th International Santhal Council Conference at Gonshaipur in Siliguri Subdivision. Although the venue was initially fixed at Bidhannagar, the venue was changed four times due to security reasons and administrative problems. The effect of this was that many invitees could not attend the meeting because they did not get security passes.

The President stood up on the stage, pointed to the empty chairs in the audience and said, “Why are there so many empty chairs? I understand that someone is obstructing.” After this he left the meeting place and visited Bidhannagar.

Called Mamata Banerjee ‘like my younger sister’

The President said, “I wanted to hold a meeting in this area, there was enough space, but why did the state government not allow me? Mamata is like my younger sister, but perhaps for some reason she is angry with me.” During his visit, the President inspected the entire area and also planted Sal trees at pre-determined places.

Administrative customs and security reasons

The state administration said that during the President’s visit, he is welcomed by the Chief Minister or Cabinet level officials. mayor of siliguri Gautam Deb Said that he welcomed the President on behalf of the state and that there was a need to change the venue due to security reasons.

President Draupadi Murmu, during her visit, took stock of the situation in Bagdogra and Bidhannagar of Siliguri and indirectly expressed her displeasure with Mamata Banerjee. Although he clarified that he was not personally angry about this, but due to obstructions from the state administration and security reasons, there was a change in the venue of the event.