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Bengal Minister's Resignation Over Messi Event Chaos Criticized for Spelling Errors
Dec 17, 2025 02:14 pm CST
West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has offered his resignation following the chaotic Lionel Messi event in Kolkata, but his letter has gone viral for containing multiple spelling errors in Bengali, including misspelling his own portfolio title. The BJP has criticized the minister while football fans remain angry about VIPs preventing their access to the football legend during his brief appearance.
Lionel Messi's Planned Meeting with PM Modi: The Jersey Gift That Never Happened
Dec 17, 2025 01:28 am CST
Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi had agreed to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his India tour and had even purchased a special jersey as a birthday gift, reveals former Union Minister Praful Patel. The high-profile meeting never materialized due to scheduling conflicts with the PM's Jordan visit, following Messi's controversial abbreviated appearance at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium.
West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas Offers Resignation Following Lionel Messi Event Chaos in Kolkata
Dec 16, 2025 07:13 pm CST
Following the chaotic Lionel Messi event at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium, West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has offered his resignation to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The controversy erupted when fans who paid thousands for tickets were unable to see Messi properly as he was surrounded by VIPs. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to investigate the mismanagement, while the CM has temporarily taken charge of the sports portfolio pending an impartial inquiry.
West Bengal Governor Denied Stadium Entry Following Messi Event Chaos in Kolkata
Dec 14, 2025 01:32 pm CST
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose was denied entry to Salt Lake Stadium hours after chaos erupted during Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit. The Governor condemned the incident as disrespectful to his constitutional position, while police arrested the event organizer following fan vandalism due to alleged mismanagement that prevented spectators from seeing the football legend.
Himanta Sarma Demands Mamata Banerjee's Arrest Following Chaos at Messi's Kolkata Event
Dec 14, 2025 10:44 am CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for the arrest of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the mismanagement of football icon Lionel Messi's Kolkata event. Sarma criticized the "complete breakdown of law and order" during the GOAT Tour 2025, blaming excessive VIP culture for ruining the fan experience and causing subsequent vandalism at Salt Lake Stadium when Messi departed early.
Chaos at Kolkata Stadium During Lionel Messi's India Tour Labeled as "Systemic Failure" by West Bengal Governor
Dec 13, 2025 10:59 pm CST
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemned the chaotic scenes at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium during football superstar Lionel Messi's brief appearance, calling it a "systemic failure" that humiliated both the state and sporting world. The incident saw angry fans storming the pitch when they couldn't properly see Messi, leading to vandalism and requiring riot control intervention. The event organizer was subsequently arrested as Messi continued his three-city India tour.
Chaos Erupts at Lionel Messi's Kolkata Visit: Fans Riot After Failed Glimpse of Football Icon
Dec 13, 2025 09:16 pm CST
Lionel Messi's highly anticipated visit to Kolkata ended in disaster as thousands of football fans who paid premium prices couldn't see the superstar amid tight security and poor event management. The chaos escalated to vandalism and riots, prompting political backlash, a public apology from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and the arrest of the event organizer as authorities ordered full refunds for disappointed spectators.
Chaos at Lionel Messi's Kolkata Event: BJP Slams Mamata Banerjee for "Complete Mismanagement"
Dec 13, 2025 06:57 pm CST
The visit of football superstar Lionel Messi to Kolkata descended into chaos at Salt Lake Stadium as angry fans breached security and vandalized property after being unable to see their idol. BJP leaders harshly criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress for alleged mismanagement, while Banerjee has apologized and announced an inquiry. The high-profile event, which cost attendees up to Rs 14,000 per ticket, was cut short amid the disorder, with political blame-trading following the international embarrassment.
Mamata Banerjee Issues Public Apology Following Chaos at Lionel Messi's Kolkata Event: Investigation Ordered
Dec 13, 2025 06:57 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered an official inquiry and issued a public apology after Lionel Messi's appearance at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata descended into chaos. Fans who paid up to Rs 14,000 for tickets vandalized the stadium when unable to see the football superstar, forcing organizers to cut short the event and hurriedly escort Messi away. The incident has sparked political backlash with opposition BJP criticizing the event's security arrangements and management just months before elections.