Odisha CM criticises Bengal govt over reported snub of President Murmu in Siliguri

BHUBANESWAR: (Mar 8) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi slammed the West Bengal government over the reported snub of President Droupadi Murmu during her Siliguri visit, saying the incident has "deeply saddened" the coastal state and the tribal community nationwide.

Majhi, who hails from the Santhal community, said in a social media post that Murmu’s rise from Rairangpur to the presidency symbolised the aspirations of millions.

"Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji, the daughter of our soil, who rose from Rairangpur to Rashtrapati Bhavan, represents the aspirations and pride of millions. As a member of the Santhal community, this hurtful action of the TMC government of West Bengal has also created a deeper sense of anguish and hurt within me and the entire Odia populace," he said on Saturday.