As controversy rages over proper protocol not being followed during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to Darjeeling on Saturday (March 7, 2026), district officials emphasise that they had warned their superiors that arrangements at the International Santhal Conference were inadequate.
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The Sub-Divisional Officer of Siliguri had, on March 4, written to the District Magistrate of Darjeeling that preparatory work at the venue had not yet been started by the organiser, with two days to go before the scheduled programme.
“In view of the importance and sensitivity of the programme, particularly due to the presence of the Hon’ble President of India, adequate preparation of the venue and related infrastructure is of utmost necessity. However, it has been observed today during inspection that preparatory work at the venue has not yet been started by the organiser, despite the fact that only two days remain before the scheduled programme,” the SDO Siliguri wrote to the Darjeeling District Magistrate.
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