Mamata refuses to speak at Victoria Memorial event amid 'Jai Shri Ram' chants, says 'insulted'

Kolkata, Jan 23: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to speak at the event being organised at the Victoria Memorial after she was faced with chants of "Jai Shri Ram" and "Modi, Modi, Modi".

"I think there should be some dignity when a government programme is being held. This is not the programme of a political party. This is a programme of all parties and people," she said.

"If you invite someone to a govt programme, you should not insult them," Banerjee admonished the crowd before cutting short her speech.