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Mamata Banerjee Faces Protests During Oxford Speech, Labels Disruption Politically Motivated

The West Bengal Chief Minister responded to student protesters raising governance issues, emphasizing her administration's achievements and accusing opponents of orchestrating the demonstration.

Mamata Banerjee delivers a keynote address on social development, girl child, and women empowerment in West Bengal at Kellogg College, University of Oxford.
Mamata Banerjee pulled out a poster-sized image of herself from the 1990s during a speech at Oxford University's Kellogg College.

Overview

  • Mamata Banerjee's speech at Oxford University's Kellogg College was interrupted by SFI-UK protesters citing post-poll violence and the RG Kar Medical College rape case.
  • Banerjee addressed the disruptions by defending her government's initiatives like the Kanyashree scheme and urging protesters to avoid politicizing the event.
  • She accused political opponents, including left-wing groups, of orchestrating the protest to malign her leadership during her international visit.
  • In a dramatic moment, Banerjee displayed a 1990s image of herself injured in a political attack to highlight her resilience and struggles.
  • Opposition leaders, including BJP's Amit Malviya, criticized Banerjee's governance, calling her handling of the protests weak and questioning her administration's record on violence and justice.