TMC delegation denied meeting with President Murmu; Rashtrapati Bhavan cites busy schedule

• A Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation was denied an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu by Rashtrapati Bhavan due to her busy schedule.
• The TMC sought the meeting to clarify misunderstandings stemming from a recent controversy in Siliguri.
• President Murmu had expressed displeasure on March 7 at Bagdogra Airport for not being met by the Chief Minister or any state minister.
• Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated on March 8 that no protocol was violated by the government, blaming private organizers and the Airports Authority of India for venue issues.
• TMC suggested President Murmu could meet the party's MPs next week.