Viral Video: Mamata Banerjee Faces Fiery Attack at Oxford 

Mar 30, 2025 Khushi Kumari

A video went viral of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee from Oxford University, facing tough questions

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During the session, she was questioned about Hindu killings, sparking a fiery debate

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A person in the audience asked, "How many Hindus were killed?" leaving Mamata momentarily speechless

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Mamata Banerjee responded by defending her government but faced strong reactions

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The clip spread like wildfire, with netizens debating her response

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