KEY POINTS
- Mamata Banerjee insulted India’s economic growth in the UK, dismissing its rise under PM Modi
- She glorified British rule, disrespecting India’s freedom struggle
- Used taxpayer money for a foreign trip where she discredited India instead of promoting it
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, once again, stands against India’s progress. In a shocking display, during her UK visit, she openly questioned India’s potential to become the world’s largest economy. This is not just an irresponsible statement but a deliberate insult to the nation’s growth. Why is Mamata Banerjee opposing India’s success? Is she following in the footsteps of Rahul Gandhi? Rahul Gandhi who consistently demeans India abroad. Her leadership is proving to be against national interests. Worse, she traveled to London on public funds- using taxpayer money for a trip where she insulted India instead of promoting it.
Mamata Questions India’s Economic Growth – Why?
During an interview at Oxford University, UK, Mamata Banerjee was asked about India’s rising economic status, with predictions that it could become the world’s largest economy by 2060. Instead of expressing pride, she dismissively said, “I differ that.” Her response has sparked massive outrage, with BJP leaders and citizens questioning why an Indian leader would downplay her own country’s achievements.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has a problem with India becoming the world’s largest economy… This is truly shameful. She is a disgrace to the constitutional office she holds. Who behaves like this on foreign soil? pic.twitter.com/XupCVb4C2i
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) March 27, 2025
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has become the fifth-largest economy, surpassing the UK. The IMF and World Bank project that India will be among the top three global economies in the coming decades. Yet, Mamata Banerjee chooses to ignore these facts. Instead of supporting India’s growth, she seems determined to discredit it on foreign platforms.
Praise for British Rule – An Insult to Freedom Fighters
If questioning India’s economy wasn’t enough, Mamata Banerjee also glorified British rule during her London visit. At a business event, she said, “I love the UK because we have an emotional relation, historical relation… 190 years you ruled in India.” Her statement was not just insensitive towards India at present, but also disgraceful to India’s struggle for independence in the past. The British rule was marked by oppression, economic drain, and cultural destruction- yet Mamata Banerjee found it appropriate to praise them instead of honoring India’s hard-earned freedom.
Mamata Banerjee’s UK visit didn’t go as smoothly as she expected. At Oxford University, she was confronted with tough questions about her governance in West Bengal. Students demanded answers on the assault and murder of a doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and the state’s post-poll violence. Instead of addressing these serious concerns, she resorted to political attacks, telling the audience to “increase their party’s strength” if they wanted to challenge her. Is this the behavior of a responsible leader? When faced with real questions, Mamata Banerjee chooses to escape rather than answer.
While Mamata Banerjee was busy undermining India abroad, it is crucial to ask: Who paid for this trip? Reports confirm that her London visit was funded by the West Bengal government, meaning taxpayer money was used for a trip where she insulted the country. Should public funds be spent on foreign visits where a leader discredits her own nation? The people of West Bengal must ask whether their hard-earned money is being used for the state’s welfare or for Mamata’s personal political agenda.
This is not the first time Mamata Banerjee has spoken against India on an international stage. Her behavior mirrors that of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who frequently criticizes India in foreign nations. Rahul Gandhi has held meetings with US officials and European leaders, often speaking against India’s internal matters. Is Mamata Banerjee now following the same path? Is she working on an anti-India agenda, just like her political allies in the INDI alliance?
A leader’s duty is to uphold national pride, not tarnish it. By questioning India’s economic success, praising colonial rule, and refusing accountability for crimes in her state, Mamata Banerjee has shown where her loyalties lie. As BJP leader Amit Malviya rightfully said, “West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has a problem with India becoming the world’s largest economy… This is truly shameful. She is a disgrace to the constitutional office she holds. Who behaves like this on foreign soil?”
India is rising. Its economy is growing, its global influence is strengthening. Yet, leaders like Mamata Banerjee choose to stand against this progress.
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