BJP leaders, including Dilip Ghosh and Suvendu Adhikari, criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the chaos at a recent event featuring Lionel Messi in Kolkata, demanding accountability and legal action against officials involved. Thousands of fans expressed anger over their inability to see Messi due to poor organization and VIP access, leading to protests and vandalism at the Salt Lake Stadium. Adhikari accused the government of exploiting fans and called for Banerjee’s resignation, labeling the situation a “criminal assault on West Bengal’s pride.” The event, which was meant to celebrate Messi, was marred by mismanagement, with many attendees feeling deceived and disappointed.
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