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.