West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced disruptions during her speech at Oxford University’s Kellogg College on March 27, forcing her to stop midway. A group of individuals created a ruckus, and students began posing tough questions, making a video of the incident go viral on social media.
Students Confront Mamata Banerjee with Tough Questions
During the event, a student asked Banerjee, “What would you like to say about Hindus?” She responded, “In my state, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians are all equal.” The student then retorted, “Where are you when Hindus are killed? How many Hindus have been killed? How many are being tortured?” As the situation escalated, Banerjee urged the crowd to allow her to speak, saying, “You are not insulting me, but your institution. Didi will come twice a year and fight like the Royal Bengal Tiger. I am not going to bow down in front of you.”
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Speech Disrupted Over Controversial Issues
Banerjee had been speaking on social development, women’s empowerment, and child welfare in West Bengal. However, attendees challenged her claims of equality and questioned her on controversial issues such as the Tata case and the RG rape case. She responded, “This matter is in court, and the central government has taken it in its hands.”
Mamata’s Fiery Response to Protesters
As the interruptions continued, Banerjee appeared visibly frustrated and asked the protesters not to politicize the event. “Please do not do politics, brother. This is not a political platform. You can come to my state and do politics against me. I have no objection. Please raise your voice. This is democracy. I will listen carefully. All of you go to West Bengal,” she said.
Following the incident, the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) claimed responsibility for the protest, stating that their members were among those confronting the Chief Minister. The disruption has sparked discussions about political discourse in academic spaces and how visiting leaders address critical questions from students.
