Kolkata, March 7 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that there was no protocol lapse during the recent visit of Droupadi Murmu to Siliguri for the 9th International Adivasi Santal Conference, adding that the event was organised by a private body.

In a statement on X, Banerjee said that the International Santal Council had invited the President to attend the 9th International Adivasi Santal Conference in Siliguri.

"After Advanced Security Liaison, district administration flagged in writing to the President's Secretariat that the organiser appeared inadequately prepared; the concern was also conveyed telephonically (For relevant letters and photographs, see my related facebook post), she said.

According to Ban...