US EditionMessi Event Sparks Chaos in Kolkata; Mamata Banerjee Issues Apology
BJP leaders demand arrests and refunds after alleged mismanagement and VIP favoritism marred Lionel Messi's event, prompting a probe and calls for accountability.
- On Saturday , violence broke out at Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi's appearance, prompting questions from Governor C.V. and opposition leaders about organisers and government handling.
- Organisers' gross mismanagement and failures by local police and state machinery, with BJP accusing `Aroop Biswas` and `Sujit Bose` of crowding Messi and alleged spectator `fleecing`.
- Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of Opposition in West Bengal, Sukanta Majumdar, MP, and Amit Malviya, BJP senior spokesperson, attacked the state government, posted pictures of TMC ministers with Messi, and demanded Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation plus full refunds.
- Authorities ordered an investigation and detained the event organiser Shatadru Dutta Saturday afternoon, while Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, apologised and TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh blamed the organisers.
- The episode sharpened political attacks on the state government as Bharatiya Janata Party said the incident harmed West Bengal's image and linked it to alleged exploitation of fans and earlier scams.
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Mamata Banerjee Issues Apology To Lionel Messi, Orders Probe Over 'Mismanagement' At Kolkata Event
West Bengal chief minister Banerjee said a high-level committee will conduct a detailed enquiry into the chaos that ensued at the Lionel Messi event, fix responsibility, and suggest measures to prevent such incidents in the future
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The Lionel Messi GOAT India tour was derailed on the very first day itself. The legendary Argentine forward arrived in Kolkata to begin his tour of India, but due to the fans not being able to see him on the ground, chaos erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Fans began to throw bottles at the police officials and vandalised the stadium after Messi had to leave early due to the chaos. The organiser of the event, Satandru Dutta, was arres…
"Kolkata Ashamed": A Blame Game Over Messi Event Chaos And Refund Order
Thousands of football fans had gathered in Kolkata this morning to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi. But what could have been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness live one of the greatest footballers of their times turned out to be a nightmare.
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