Central government deputes two West Bengal officials over protocol issues during President Murmu’s visit, asserting authority over state personnel in presidential security matters.

The Union Home Ministry has requested the central deputation of West Bengal’s former Darjeeling District Magistrate Manish Mishra and Siliguri Police Commissioner C. Sudhakar following alleged protocol and security lapses during President Droupadi Murmu’s March 7 visit to the International Santal Conclave. The move, based on central authority under IPS cadre rules and upheld by the Supreme Court, comes amid reported mild dissatisfaction from the President. Mishra has been reassigned, while Sudhakar remains in place. The action highlights the Centre’s power to override state objections in matters involving the President’s security and protocol, with potential career consequences for officers who refuse deputation.