Mamata Banerjee's Cricket Celebration Met with BJP Criticism Over Previous Comments on Women's Safety

Nov 03, 2025 01:44 pm CST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced criticism from BJP after celebrating India's Women's Cricket World Cup victory, as opponents referenced her controversial remarks suggesting women shouldn't be out late at night following a recent gang-rape case in Durgapur. The political exchange highlights ongoing tensions over women's safety and victim-blaming in India.