Political Storm Erupts Over Messi Event Chaos in West Bengal

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari demands the arrest of TMC ministers Aroop Biswas and Sujit Bose over alleged misconduct during a football event featuring Lionel Messi in Kolkata. Adhikari accuses them of a ticket scam and mismanagement, resulting in spectator chaos, appealing for a judicial probe.

In a fiery political clash, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari called for the immediate arrest of TMC ministers Aroop Biswas and Sujit Bose. He accused them of orchestrating a massive ticket scam during a football event featuring Argentine legend Lionel Messi, which spiraled into chaos at Salt Lake Stadium.

Adhikari, leading a contingent of 30 BJP MLAs, attempted to assess the damage but was barred from the locked stadium. Subsequently, he demonstrated in front of the Bidhannagar Police Commissioner's office, demanding the release of arrested spectators and a refund for defrauded ticket holders.

The BJP seeks a judicial probe into the alleged scam and mismanagement, as the controversy prompted the resignation of Aroop Biswas from his sports minister role. The fallout has spotlighted political rivalries and resource misallocation in West Bengal's government.

(With inputs from agencies.)