Any disrespect to President Murmu deeply regrettable, unacceptable: Edappadi Palaniswami

Edappadi Palaniswami calls disrespect to President Murmu regrettable and emphasises the importance of upholding dignity in governance.

In the wake of President Droupadi Murmu expressing disappointment with the West Bengal government over the conduct of an event in that State, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday (March 8, 2026) said any such disrespect was deeply regrettable and unacceptable.

In a social media post, Mr. Palaniswami said it was "deeply saddening that our Hon’ble President had to publicly express anguish over such an incident. He added, "Constitutional offices are not mere ceremonial symbols - they embody the dignity of our Republic."

Without naming anyone, he said: "Those entrusted with governance carry the responsibility of ensuring that administrative conduct always reflects due respect to the nation’s highest office."

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AMMK founder T.T.V. Dhinakaran too condemned the incident and said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should tender an apology to the members of the tribal communities.