On International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for several development projects in Delhi, totaling around ₹33,500 crore. During his speech at a public rally, he launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government of West Bengal, accusing them of violating the protocol regarding the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. PM Modi claimed that the TMC humiliated the President by boycotting a significant cultural event meant to celebrate the Santhal community, which Murmu, who hails from the tribal community herself, was attending.

PM Modi emphasized that this was not merely about the disrespect shown to the office of the President but a broader insult to the Indian Constitution. He highlighted that Droupadi Murmu has always been concerned about the development of tribal communities. The Prime Minister pointed out that the TMC government failed to manage the event properly, which should have been an occasion to honor the President, rather than turning it into a political snub.

This incident has sparked a larger discourse on political decorum and respect for constitutional offices in India. It underscores the tensions between the central government and state governments, particularly in West Bengal, where political rivalry is fierce. Modi's comments reflect his strategy to leverage such incidents to consolidate support among voters by portraying the TMC as disrespectful to national symbols and institutions, which could play a significant role in the upcoming elections.