‘Mamata is my sister, may be she’s angry’: President Droupadi Murmu on not being welcomed by West Bengal CM during visit

President Droupadi Murmu remarked on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's absence during her visit, stating, 'Mamata is my sister, maybe she’s angry,' in response to not being welcomed by the CM.

7 Mar, 11:47 — 7 Mar, 14:52

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What 4 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

President Droupadi Murmu expressed sadness over not being welcomed by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.
The venue for the International Santhal Conference, where the President was participating, was changed at the last minute.
Mamata Banerjee did not attend the event or meet the President.

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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President Murmu stated, "Mamata is my sister, may be she’s angry."

agreed·indian-express

The President questioned whether the area with a dominant tribal population was witnessing any development.

unverified·hindustan-times

The West Bengal State Government changed the venue citing fears of congestion.

unverified·hindu

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The Chief Minister's absence is against set norms.

agreed·Times of India

Where they diverge

President's comments on development in tribal areas

hindustan-times

The President questioned whether the dominant tribal population area was witnessing any development.

hinduTimes of Indiaindian-express

These outlets focus on protocol failures and venue changes without mentioning development concerns.

Coverage gaps

The West Bengal State Government's stated reason for changing the venue (fears of congestion)

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Missinghindustan-timesTimes of Indiaindian-express

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Why this matters

The President of India's visit typically involves strict protocol, and a Chief Minister's absence is a significant breach. This incident highlights potential political tensions between the central government, represented by the President, and the West Bengal state government, raising questions about inter-governmental relations and respect for constitutional offices.

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hinduMostly Factual2h ago

President Murmu criticises Bengal Government for protocol failures at Darjeeling event

The State Government had also changed the venue of the International Santhal Conference, where the President was participating, citing fears of congestion

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

'I'm very sad': Prez Murmu objects to Mamata govt allotting smaller venue for Santhal event

The President said she was very sad about the last minute change in the venue and also pointed out how chief minister Mamata Banerjee chose not to meet her, which is against the set norm. Murmu on Saturday said the contributions of the Santals to the country's freedom struggle have not received due recognition, and asserted that the names of several legends belonging to the community were "not deliberately included in history".

By TOI NEWS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual20m ago

President Murmu flags venue shift at Santhal Conference, says Bengal CM didn’t attend

The President also questioned whether the area, which has a dominant tribal population, was witnessing any development.

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indian-expressMostly Factual3h ago

‘Mamata is my sister, may be she’s angry’: President Droupadi Murmu on not being welcomed by West Bengal CM during visit

By Ravik Bhattacharya, Atri Mitra

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Coverage Timeline

First report: indian-express · 7 Mar, 11:47|Full coverage: All 4 sources within 3h|Window: 3h

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indian-express7 Mar, 11:47First to report

‘Mamata is my sister, may be she’s angry’: President Droupadi Murmu on not being welcomed by West Bengal CM during visit

Times of India7 Mar, 12:09

'I'm very sad': Prez Murmu objects to Mamata govt allotting smaller venue for Santhal event

hindu7 Mar, 12:41

President Murmu criticises Bengal Government for protocol failures at Darjeeling event

2h later

hindustan-times7 Mar, 14:52Latest update

President Murmu flags venue shift at Santhal Conference, says Bengal CM didn’t attend

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from a simple report of a protocol breach to a broader critique by the President, including concerns about development in tribal regions, and the state government's justification for the venue change.

Initial Reports of President's Disappointment2026-03-07T11:47:00.000Z - 2026-03-07T12:09:52.000Z

Early reports focused on President Murmu expressing sadness over the venue change and CM Banerjee's absence, framing it as a protocol breach.

Inclusion of CM's Absence as Protocol Failure2026-03-07T12:09:52.000Z - 2026-03-07T12:41:15.000Z

Later articles explicitly mentioned the CM's absence as a violation of established norms and protocol.

Broader Concerns Raised by President2026-03-07T14:52:47.000Z

Some outlets added the President's questioning of development in tribal areas, expanding the scope beyond just protocol issues.

Key entities

Droupadi MurmuPresident of India Mamata BanerjeeChief Minister of West Bengal West Bengal State GovernmentResponsible for event arrangements and protocol International Santhal ConferenceEvent attended by the President

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‘Mamata is my sister, may be she’s angry’: President Droupadi Murmu on not being welcomed by West Bengal CM during visit

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President Murmu criticises Bengal Government for protocol failures at Darjeeling event

'I'm very sad': Prez Murmu objects to Mamata govt allotting smaller venue for Santhal event

President Murmu flags venue shift at Santhal Conference, says Bengal CM didn’t attend

‘Mamata is my sister, may be she’s angry’: President Droupadi Murmu on not being welcomed by West Bengal CM during visit

Coverage Timeline

‘Mamata is my sister, may be she’s angry’: President Droupadi Murmu on not being welcomed by West Bengal CM during visit

'I'm very sad': Prez Murmu objects to Mamata govt allotting smaller venue for Santhal event

President Murmu criticises Bengal Government for protocol failures at Darjeeling event

President Murmu flags venue shift at Santhal Conference, says Bengal CM didn’t attend

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