Darjeeling, March 7 -- A major political controversy erupted on Saturday after President Droupadi Murmu expressed disappointment over the arrangements at the 9th International Santal Conference in Darjeeling, with the BJP accusing the West Bengal government of insulting the President and tribal communities, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) denied any protocol lapse and termed the allegations politically motivated.

Speaking after attending the conference, Murmu questioned the choice of venue and said many members of the Santal community could not attend the event. She also noted the absence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

"Today was the International Santal Conference. When I came here after attending it, I realised it w...