New Delhi, March 7 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday described "oversights" in President Droupadi Murmu's event in West Bengal as unfortunate, saying the high constitutional office must always receive the respect it deserves.
President Murmu on Saturday expressed her dismay over a low turnout at a tribal community event near Bagdogra airport, and questioned the decision to shift the venue from Bidhannagar.
She also noted the absence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her ministers during her visit.
The president's programme was initially scheduled to be held at Phansidewa but was later shifted to a venue close to the 'Uttaran Township' at Bidhannagar Majhi Than, a few kilometers away from Bagdogra airport, citing security protocol.
"The office of the Hon'ble President is the highest constitutional office of our Republic and must always receive the respect, protocol, and dignity it deserves," Radhakrishnan posted on X.
He lamented the "oversight" in arrangements befitting Murmu's constitutional position as unfortunate.
The vice president asserted that the sanctity of the office of the president must always be maintained and due respect accorded to the highest office of the nation.
Separately, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the West Bengal government of insulting the president during her visit to the state, saying it was "shameful and unprecedented" and the TMC dispensation "truly crossed all limits."
