Overview
- India clinched its first ICC Women’s World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at Navi Mumbai’s Dr DY Patil Stadium.
- West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee praised the “Women in Blue” on X, calling them “our heroes” and pledging support.
- The BJP quote‑tweeted her message with, “OMG they were playing till 12! But you had told them to be home by 8!!”, framing it as a jab at her prior comments.
- The post referenced her October remarks on the Durgapur gang‑rape case, when she questioned why a student was out at 12:30 a.m. and urged institutions to restrict late‑night movement.
- Her earlier comments drew accusations of victim‑blaming from critics and condemnation from the National Commission for Women, and she later said her words were distorted.