Kolkata: The joyous moment of the Indian Women's Cricket Team winning the World Cup and creating history has now acquired a political flavor. The tweet by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulating the 'Women in Blue' has been met with a sharp and satirical retort from the BJP.

Background of the Incident

* Mamata's Tweet: Following the Indian women's team's historic victory in the World Cup final, Mamata Banerjee tweeted on X (formerly Twitter), "Today, the whole country is proud of our women's team. Their fight and performance are an inspiration for the next generation. You are our heroes!" and offered her congratulations.

* BJP's Retort: Within a few hours of the CM's congratulatory tweet, a sarcastic reply came from the official BJP handle. The BJP tweeted, "OMG, they were playing till 12 AM... But you are the one who told them to go home by 8 PM! #Raat8Ta #WomensWorldCup2025."

The Origin of the Controversy

The BJP was referencing a recent controversial statement made by Mamata Banerjee. While speaking about a rape case at a private medical college in Durgapur, the CM had reportedly stated that "a girl should not have been outside at 12:30 AM" and that "children, especially girls, should not be allowed to go out at night. They should protect themselves."

Recalling this controversial remark, the BJP questioned how the Chief Minister, who advised girls to be home by 8 PM, could congratulate the women's team that played the World Cup final until midnight.

Overall, even amidst the national celebration, the World Cup victory achieved by India's daughters playing late into the night has become intertwined with the Chief Minister's old statement, leading to a political mudslinging match.