The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has strongly condemned the incident involving disrespect towards Rashtrapati Ji and the casual treatment of Santal culture by the Government of West Bengal.

The Prime Minister said that the development was shameful and unprecedented and that everyone who believes in democracy and the empowerment of tribal communities is deeply disheartened by the incident.

The Prime Minister said that the pain and anguish expressed by Rashtrapati Ji, who herself hails from a tribal community, has caused immense sadness in the minds of the people of India.

Shri Modi stated that the TMC Government of West Bengal has crossed all limits and that their administration is responsible for this insult to the President.

The Prime Minister further said that it is equally unfortunate that a subject as important as Santal culture is being treated so casually by the West Bengal Government.

Emphasising that the office of the President is above politics, the Prime Minister said that the sanctity of this office should always be respected. He expressed hope that better sense will prevail among the West Bengal Government and the TMC.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

“This is shameful and unprecedented. Everyone who believes in democracy and the empowerment of tribal communities is disheartened.

The pain and anguish expressed by Rashtrapati Ji, who herself hails from a tribal community, has caused immense sadness in the minds of the people of India.

The TMC Government of West Bengal has truly crossed all limits. Their administration is responsible for this insult to the President.

It is equally unfortunate that a subject as important as Santal culture is treated so casually by the West Bengal Government.

The office of the President is above politics and the sanctity of this office should always be respected. One hopes better sense prevails among the West Bengal Government and TMC.”

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April 20, 2026

Outcomes:

1. Joint Strategic Vision for the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership

2. India-ROK Comprehensive Framework for Partnership in Shipbuilding, Shipping & Maritime Logistics

3. India-Republic of Korea Joint Statement on Cooperation in Field of Sustainability

4. India-Republic of Korea Joint Statement on Energy Resource Security

MOUs/ Frameworks

1. MOU on Cooperation in the Field of Ports

2. MOU on the Establishment of the Industrial Cooperation Committee

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4. MOU on Cooperation in the Field of Small and Medium sized Enterprises

5. MoU for Cooperation in the Field of Maritime Heritage

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8. MOU between NPCI International Payments Limited and Korean Financial Telecommunications & Clearings Institute

9. MOU on Cooperation in the Field of Science & Technology

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11. MOU on on Cooperation in the Field of Climate and the Environment

12. MOU on the Cooperative Approach under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement

13. Cultural Exchange Programme between India and ROK for the Years 2026-2030

14. MOU on Cooperation in Cultural and Creative Industries

15. MOU on Cooperation in the Field of Sports

Announcements

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3. Launch of dialogue between the two Foreign Ministries on Global Themes, including Climate Change, Arctic, and Maritime Cooperation.

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