What happened
The West Bengal government has submitted a blockbuster report to the Home Ministry explaining why the President’s visit to Darjeeling turned into a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek. Addressing 'Blue Book' violations and security lapses, the report argues that protocol is merely a suggestion when the state and center are busy playing geopolitical kabaddi. The highlights include a detailed explanation of why the Chief Minister’s absence was a tactical masterstroke and why changing a venue last minute is just 'flexible governance'.