Football Fiasco: Resignations and Revelations Amid Messi Event Chaos

In the wake of chaos at a Messi-led football event in Kolkata, Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigned to facilitate an impartial inquiry. The government initiated probes against top police officials due to mismanagement, amid public outcry and political maneuvering around the fiasco.

The chaos that unfolded at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium during a football match featuring Lionel Messi has led to significant political fallout. The event, marred by rowdy spectator behavior, resulted in Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigning from his position to ensure an impartial investigation.

As part of the administrative response, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accepted Biswas's resignation and announced that her office would oversee the sports department until the probe's conclusion. Key police figures, including the DGP and Bidhannagar Police Commissioner, were served notices to explain lapses during the event.

In the aftermath, accusations flew, with allegations that Biswas had misused event tickets for personal gain. Public outcry continued to mount, prompting calls for accountability as opposition parties politicized the mishap to their advantage in the region's charged political climate.

(With inputs from agencies.)