Mamata Banerjee Congratulates Women's Cricket Team for World Cup 2025 Win, BJP Mocks “Be Home by 8” Comment

In a proud moment for Indian cricket, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended heartfelt congratulations to the Indian women's cricket team after their historic victory in the ODI World Cup 2025.

The team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, clinched their maiden World Cup title with a commanding win over South Africa, marking a new chapter in Indian cricket.

Mamata Banerjee Praises the Women in Blue

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Mamata Banerjee lauded the Indian women's team for their determination and exceptional performance throughout the tournament. She posted, "Today, the entire nation is incredibly proud of our Women in Blue for their feat in the World Cup final. The fight they showed and the command they displayed throughout the tournament will be an inspiration for generations of young girls. You have proved that you are a world-class team at the apex level and you gave us some absolutely brilliant moments. You are our heroes. Many bigger victories await you in the future. We stand with you!"

Her post received widespread appreciation from fans and political leaders across the country, who joined in celebrating the team's remarkable achievement.

BJP's Sharp Reply on Social Media

However, the celebration soon took a political turn when the BJP's West Bengal handle replied to Banerjee's congratulatory post with a sarcastic remark referencing one of her earlier controversial statements.

Mamata Banerjee had previously made a comment while addressing the MBBS student rape case, saying, "She was studying in a private medical college. Whose responsibility is it? How did she come out at 12.30 at night? Private medical colleges should take care of their students and the culture at night. They should not be allowed to come out. They have to protect themselves. It is a forest area."

Taking a dig at her earlier statement, the BJP West Bengal handle replied, "OMG they were playing till 12, but you had told them to be home by 8."

The post quickly went viral and drew mixed reactions online, sparking debates between supporters of both political parties.

A Landmark Victory for Indian Women's Cricket

While politics took over the conversation online, the Indian women's team's success continued to inspire the nation. Playing their third World Cup final after heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017, Harmanpreet Kaur's team defeated South Africa by 52 runs to lift the trophy for the first time.

The victory is being hailed as a milestone for women's cricket in India. Years of dedication, near misses, and hard work finally culminated in this historic achievement. Fans and former cricketers called it a defining moment that will inspire future generations of women athletes across the country.

Celebration and Controversy

Even as the political banter between Mamata Banerjee and BJP continued online, the spirit of celebration remained strong across India. For Harmanpreet Kaur and her team, the night was not about politics but about passion, perseverance, and pride.

Their victory symbolizes more than just a trophy-it represents the rise of women's cricket in India and a moment that will be remembered for decades to come.