Controversial Salt Lake Stadium Sculpture to be Removed Amid Upgrades

The West Bengal government has decided to remove a controversial football-themed sculpture outside Salt Lake Stadium, originally designed by Mamata Banerjee. Sports Minister Nisith Pramanik criticized the sculpture's design and announced plans for infrastructure upgrades, including food courts. The government plans to replace the Biswa Bangla logo with the Ashoka emblem.

In a significant move, the West Bengal government will take down a controversial football-themed sculpture that once graced the exterior of Salt Lake Stadium. The decision comes amid a broader plan for infrastructure upgrades at the iconic sports venue.

Sports Minister Nisith Pramanik articulated the government's stance against the sculpture designed by erstwhile Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, criticizing its aesthetics and lack of meaning. "Such an ugly-looking statue... does not make sense," he told reporters after the Indian Super League Kolkata derby.

Alongside the removal of the sculpture, Pramanik announced a series of enhancements at the stadium, including the installation of food courts to improve fan experience during extended matches. Initiatives to replace the Biswa Bangla logo with the Ashoka emblem across public infrastructure are also underway.