Probe Demanded After Chaos Erupts at Lionel Messi's Kolkata Event
Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal's Leader of Opposition, demands a court-monitored investigation into the chaos at Lionel Messi's Kolkata event. He criticizes state-appointed committees and accuses ministers of mismanagement. Calls for arrests and ticket refunds are made. A high-level probe by the state has already commenced.
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Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal's Leader of Opposition, has called for a court-monitored probe into the disorder that unfolded during Lionel Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The chaos, which swept through the venue on Saturday, has sparked significant political debate and calls for accountability.
Adhikari expressed dissatisfaction with the government-appointed committee and emphasized the need for an investigation overseen by judges to uncover the truth. He accused state ministers of mismanagement and demanded their arrests, contending that the BJP, if elected in 2026, will ensure Messi returns to a more organized event.
In response, TMC representatives accused Adhikari of politicizing the incident and assured an ongoing investigation. The chaos overshadowed Messi's brief appearance, leaving many fans upset. Calls for justice and recompense continue, while political tensions over the incident escalate.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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