West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has retaliated against the central government and Prime Minister Modi amid a controversy concerning the respect owed to President Droupadi Murmu. Banerjee accused the government of unfairly assigning blame to her and her administration every election cycle, asserting that they are often made scapegoats. She emphasized that these accusations are unjustified and politically motivated.

Banerjee specifically addressed the incident surrounding a program involving President Murmu, stating that she had already expressed her objections in a letter regarding the event's venue prior to the public outcry. Additionally, she shared her concerns on social media platforms like Facebook. Despite her warnings being disregarded, her administration is now being held accountable for the situation, which she claims falls within the jurisdiction of the central government.

Facing criticism for not attending to receive the President during her visit to the state, Banerjee defended herself by highlighting her ongoing commitment to fighting for the rights of the people, mentioning that she was engaged in a sit-in protest concerning the SIR (State Investment Region) issue in Kolkata. Her comments reflect her stance that the ongoing political tensions are intensified during electoral seasons, revealing the contentious relationship between her state government and the central leadership.