Unrest at Messi Event Highlights Governance Woes in West Bengal

The BJP criticized West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following chaos at a Lionel Messi event at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium. Fans, eager to see the football icon, faced police action after disorder erupted. The BJP condemned the incident as a testament to the state's governance issues under Trinamool Congress leadership.

In a fiery critique of West Bengal's administration, the BJP lashed out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following turmoil during a Lionel Messi event in Kolkata. On Saturday, thousands of fans clashed with police after unsuccessfully attempting to see the Argentine football star during the high-profile gathering.

The chaos at Salt Lake stadium escalated to such an extent that police resorted to a lathi charge to control the unruly crowd. This situation unfolded despite the anticipation surrounding Messi's visit, his first since 2011, leaving spectators disheartened after spending significantly on tickets.

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi labeled the disorder as a national embarrassment, pointing to the incident as evidence of the deteriorating state governance under Mamata Banerjee's leadership. The Chief Minister has since called for a high-level inquiry into the mishap.

(With inputs from agencies.)