New Delhi, March 8 -- President Droupadi Murmu's visit to poll-bound West Bengal has stirred a fresh row in the state. It was alleged that there were "lapses" in the prescribed protocol for receiving President Droupadi Murmu. Questions were also raised over change of venue and the absence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the event.

President Murmu was invited to the 9th International Santhal Conclave originally scheduled to be held in Bidhannagar, Siliguri. However, citing security and other logistical reasons, authorities shifted the venue to Goshaipur near Bagdogra airport, officials told PTI.

When the President arrived at the venue on Saturday afternoon, only a handful of people were present. According to the repo...