Leadership Collides Over Messi Event Chaos: Aroop Biswas's Bid to Step Down

Senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh shared that West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has asked to be relieved from his sports department duties amid backlash over the Lionel Messi event mismanagement at Salt Lake stadium. Questions remain over the letter's authenticity, and the chief minister's response is awaited.

In the aftermath of a chaotic event featuring Argentine football legend Lionel Messi, senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh revealed that Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has requested relief from his duties. The controversy stems from mismanagement at the Salt Lake stadium that led to spectator unrest and property damage.

Ghosh shared a copy of a letter alleged to be from Biswas to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requesting his resignation from the sports department role. However, its legitimacy is under scrutiny, lacking official letterhead and signature.

The state government has initiated investigations, issuing notices and making administrative adjustments. The final decision on the resignation is pending, leaving the sports department in a politically charged spotlight.

(With inputs from agencies.)