Mamata Banerjee
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Supports Electoral Roll Clean-Up Ahead of Assembly Elections
Dec 17, 2025 05:48 pm CST
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose endorses the Election Commission's voter re-verification drive that removed 58 lakh names from electoral rolls, claiming it caused 'reverse migration' of illegal immigrants. The Governor also called for judicial inquiry into the Lionel Messi visit controversy and discussed his anti-corruption campaign for West Bengal.
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.
West Bengal Government Takes Swift Action Following Messi Event Chaos: Abhishek Banerjee Confirms
Dec 17, 2025 07:43 am CST
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee confirmed that the West Bengal government has taken decisive action following the chaotic Lionel Messi event, including the sports minister's resignation and disciplinary measures against officials. He highlighted that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee apologized within an hour of the incident where angry spectators vandalized the stadium after Messi's early exit.
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.
58 Lakh Names Deleted from West Bengal Voter List: Political Tensions Rise Ahead of Assembly Polls
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 pm CST
West Bengal faces political controversy as 58 lakh names are deleted from the draft voter list during Special Intensive Revision. With 24 lakh marked "dead," 19 lakh "relocated," and others categorized as "missing" or "duplicate," the Trinamool Congress alleges BJP conspiracy while the opposition claims the ruling party protects illegal voters. The final list will be published in February ahead of Assembly elections.
Political Tension Erupts Following Messi's Chaotic Kolkata Visit: TMC Questions "Saffron" Presence at Stadium Incident
Dec 14, 2025 04:29 pm CST
The aftermath of Lionel Messi's brief appearance at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium has sparked a political controversy, with ruling Trinamool Congress suggesting the chaos was potentially "pre-planned" and questioning the presence of saffron flags at the event. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has apologized for the incident where fans, unable to see their idol properly, vandalized the stadium, while political parties trade accusations about responsibility for the mismanagement.
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.
Trinamool's Strategic Response to Polarization Ahead of West Bengal Elections
Dec 14, 2025 12:49 am CST
As West Bengal approaches crucial Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress is implementing a multi-faceted strategy to counter BJP's polarization attempts. Following suspended MLA Humayun Kabir's controversial 'Babri Masjid' announcement, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is focusing on Bengali cultural identity, enhancing welfare schemes, and highlighting alleged BJP connections to counter-polarization tactics while protecting the party's Muslim voter base amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process.
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.