Mamata Banerjee Birthday Special: Fiery Speeches by Angry Woman of Indian Politics & Chief Minister of West Bengal

Kolkata, January 5: West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee celebrates her 65th birthday today. Mamata has an image of a no-nonsense and fearless leader and has been in active politics for over four decades. Banerjee was born on January 5, 1955, in Kolkata and started participating in political activities at the young age of 15. Mamata Banerjee lost her father at a young age and belonged to a lower middle-class family. However, she did not let any of it come in the way of her education and earned a degree in law as well as education studies. Besides, Mamata also developed her oratory and is known for her fiery speeches. Republic Day 2020 Tableau Row: Mamata Banerjee Govt Slams Centre For Rejecting Tableau, Says ‘BJP Insulted West Bengal for Protesting CAA’.

Mamata Banerjee's communication is pretty much like her personality: bold and direct. The TMC leader is often in news for her vocal opposition of leaders and policies she does not approve and does not hold back when taking on political opponents. Like every successful mass leader, Mamata has her own style of communicating and oratory. Mamata Banerjee's #CaaCaaChiChi Slogan Against CAA Goes Viral, Watch Video.

Below Are Few Speeches by Mamata Banerjee

1. Mamata Banerjee at United India Rally

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee had led the TMC organised Opposition mega rally titled 'United India Rally' at Brigade Parade Grounds before the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections. Mamata thundered in the rally attended by thousands and tore into Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government.

2. Mamata Banerjee After Historic 2011 Victory

Mamata Banerjee created history after she toppled the Left Front government after over three decades of rule in West Bengal. Speaking after the historic victory, Mamata Banerjee promised a "New West Bengal" and ushered in the TMC era.

3. Mamata Banerjee After 2016 State Election Victory

Mamata Banerjee not only retained power for the second term in West Bengal after winning the 2016 assembly elections, but also proved with her victory why she is the tallest political figure in West Bengal in contemporary times. After winning in 2016, she addressed a press conference where she candidly shared her thoughts with the media and took potshots at her opponents.

4. Mamata Banerjee Challenges Home Minister Amit Shah Over Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)

Mamata Banerjee has been the most vocal critic of the BJP and PM Narendra Modi led central government over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The West Bengal chief minister in a recent rally challenged Home Minister Amit Shah to implement the CAA and NRC in West Bengal. Banerjee also said in a rally that she will not allow CAA and NRC to be implemented in West Bengal.

4. Mamata Banerjee on PM Modi Talking About Pakistan

Mamata Banerjee at a rally at Siliguri, took on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and questioned "why does our Prime Minister always compare India with Pakistan?" Banerjee also spoke against the CAA and NRC in her own inimitable style.

The above speeches are just some of the moments from Mamata Banerjee's long political career. Mamata Banerjee is known as "Didi" by her followers and supporters. She is an astute politician and is known for her political acumen. As a resurgent BJP looks to win West Bengal in the 2021 assembly elections, all eyes will be on Mamata Banerjee and her tactics to keep BJP at bay in Bengal.

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