NEW DELHI: In an unusual development, TMC MPs had sought an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu to apprise her about the welfare initiatives taken by the Bengal govt. However, Rashtrapati Bhavan turned down their request citing “paucity of time”, as per sources.This comes after a political row errupted over allegations of protocol lapses during Murmu’s Bengal visit on March 7.A senior TMC members wrote to the President on March 9 submitting that a delgation of AITC comprising members of LS and RS and ministers of West Bengal want to meet her to share the many initiatives by the state govt for inclusive development of all sections of society.However, Rashtrapati Bhavan sent a communication informing TMC that its request was considered but could not be acceded. TMC has yet again written to the President’s office, requesting time next week.