New Delhi, March 9 -- The Centre has sought a response from the West Bengal government by 5 pm on Sunday over the violations of rules related to protocol, venue and route arrangements during the visit of President Droupadi Murmu, people familiar with the development said. In a letter to West Bengal chief secretary, the Union home secretary Govind Mohan asked asked to furnish a response on the violations of the 'Blue Book' rules of protocol, venue and route arrangements. The 'Blue Book' is a confidential document which lists out rules for the security and protocol for the President, Vice-President and the Prime Minister and their families. On Saturday, President Murmu expressed dismay over a low turnout at a tribal community event near Bagdogra airport, and questioned the decision to shift the venue from Bidhannagar. She also noted the absence of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her ministers during her visit. "In the communique sent to the West Bengal chief secretary,, Union home secretary has sought response on the absence of the chief minister, the chief secretary and the director general of police to receive the President on her arrival to the state which is a serious violation of the Blue Book rules. The Centre has taken note of the fact that only the Siliguri Mayor was present to receive her which is a violation of protocol," said an officer. A second officer in home ministry said that the washroom set up for the President did not have water for which an explanation has been sought from the state government. "The state has been asked to explain why the route chosen by the administration for ferrying the President was littered with garbage," the officer said. Besides, Mohan has asked the state government to reply on the action taken against the district magistrate Darjeeling, Commissioner of Police Siliguri and additional district magistrate. They seem to be directly responsible for such violations amid the President's visit. Murmu had been invited to the annual programme of the tribal community, which was originally scheduled to be held at Bidhannagar in Siliguri. However, citing security and other logistical reasons, authorities shifted the venue to Goshaipur near the Bagdogra airport. When the President arrived at the venue on Saturday afternoon, only a handful of people were present. Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb was the only representative present at the airport to receive her. "Mamata Banerjee is like my younger sister. I am also a daughter of Bengal. I do not know whether she is upset. Anyway, that does not matter. All of you stay well," the President had said on Saturday. She also questioned the change of venue for the tribal community's annual programme from Bidhannagar to Goshaipur, where the turnout was reportedly low. "Had the programme been held there (at Bidhannagar), it would have been better. There is ample space there, and many people could have attended. But I do not know why the state administration did not permit the meeting there. Today's programme is being held at such a place that it is difficult for people to come here. Perhaps the state government does not want the welfare of tribals, and that is why they were prevented from coming here," Murmu said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Trinamool Congress government for insulting the President. "This is shameful and unprecedented. Everyone who believes in democracy and the empowerment of tribal communities is disheartened, PM Modi posted on X. "The pain and anguish expressed by Rashtrapati Ji, who herself hails from a tribal community, has caused immense sadness in the minds of the people of India." "The TMC Government of West Bengal has truly crossed all limits. Their administration is responsible for this insult to the President," he added. Chief minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee has said denied any lapses in the protocol and said that BJP is using the highest office of the country for its party agenda. "BJP is disrespecting and misusing the highest chair in the country for its own party agenda. Most unfortunate," she said on her X account....