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NEW DELHI: A political row has erupted over the recent International Santhal Conclave in West Bengal after the state government changed the venue for .

The controversy stemmed from a tribal event in North Bengal, attended by President Droupadi Murmu, during which she flagged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's absence and changed the venue from Bidhannagar to Goshaipur, where only a small number of people could attend.

NEW DELHI: The row over last-minute venue change in President Droupadi Murmu's Santhal event escalated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi slamming the .

The President had expressed disappointment over the arrangements at the International Santal Conference in Darjeeling and the absence of CM Mamata there.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the West Bengal government. He stated that the administration insulted President Droupadi Murmu during her recent visit. The President expressed her disappointment over a changed venue for a Santal conference and the absence of the Chief Minister and ministers. This incident has caused widespread sadness across India.

PM Modi's remarks came after President Murmu openly expressed displeasure with the West Bengal government for allegedly denying permission for the International Santhal Conclave.

Meanwhile, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attacked the BJP for "using" the President to malign the image of the state, and advised her to "not indulge in politics."

The yatra began from nine different locations in Bengal and has seen participation from several top BJP leaders