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.