Students' Protest During Mamata Banerjee's Oxford Event
London, UK: During her maiden address at Kellog College, Oxford University on Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was interrupted by a group of protesting students raising slogans and questions.
Receiving an invitation from the institution, Banerjee was speaking on ‘Empowerment of Women in Bengal and its Success,’ where she got disrupted with raising questions on post-poll violence and the RG Kar College scandal.
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When West Bengal CM was speaking about State’s development and investment opportunities, a member from the audience intervened and asked her to name specific investment proposals worth “lakhs of crores” that she claimed West Bengal had received. As Banerjee began to respond, other members in the audience stepped in, urging the questioner to stop, stating that the event was not a press conference.
Following, she was encountered questions about the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case in Kolkata, and asked Chief Minister about her government’s handling of the incident, demanding a response from her.
Mamata Banerjee, the so-called champion of democracy, is now facing the wrath of Bengalis even in Britain! “You killed Abhaya! Why are you silent about Hindus? You drove Tata away!”—These are the harsh truths she was confronted with. The reality is clear: Bengalis, whether in… pic.twitter.com/5jAEmpUveY
— Dr. Sukanta Majumdar (@DrSukantaBJP) March 28, 2025
Though the sudden protest left the audience in shock, Banerjee managed the situation well and responded to the questions raised by protesters with civility. She has also held up a black-and-white photograph from August 16, 1990, showing her injuries and bandages following a violent attack by CPI(M) supporters at Kolkata’s Hazra crossing.
Regarding the RG Kar rape case, the Chief Minister stated that the case was “sub judice” and it was with the Central government. “Do not do politics here,” she told the protestors.
Though the sudden protest left the audience in shock, Banerjee managed the situation well and responded to the questions raised by protesters with civility. She then said that she is a believer in unity. “I am for Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Isai. I am for all. I am for unity. You people are not,” Banerjee said.
When protestors tried to raise their voices, she said: “Don’t disrespect your institution by insulting me. I have come here as a representative of the country. Don’t insult your country.”
The event continued despite the disruptions. Following the event, Students’ Federation of India (SFI-UK), issued a statement on social media taking responsibility for the protest.
SFI-UK held a demonstration in Kellogg College, Oxford against Mamata Banerjee’s speech. We opposed her blatant lies by asking her for evidence of the social development she claims to pioneer. Instead of allowing us to peacefully express our opinions, the police were called. pic.twitter.com/pj0WRpvZUa
— Students’ Federation of India – United Kingdom (@sfi_uk) March 27, 2025
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Meanwhile, TMC lauded Banerjee for her attitude in handling the situation. The party wrote on X: “She [Mamata Banerjee] doesn’t flinch. She doesn’t falter. The more you heckle, the fiercer she roars. Smt. @MamataOfficial is a Royal Bengal Tiger!”
