The Bharatiya Janata Social gathering on Sunday launched a pointy assault on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the violent chaos that erupted throughout Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi’s occasion at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, accusing the state authorities of mismanagement, corruption and betrayal of soccer followers.
BJP leaders alleged that odd spectators who paid 1000’s of rupees for tickets have been denied correct entry to Messi, whereas ministers, celebrities and different VIPs occupied the instant proximity of the footballer throughout his temporary look. The get together claimed followers have been left watching the occasion on large screens for only some minutes earlier than dysfunction broke out.
West Bengal LoP Calls for Full Refund
In a strongly worded assertion, the Chief of the Opposition in West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari demanded a full refund for all ticket holders and referred to as for the arrest of state Sports activities Minister Arup Biswas, Hearth Minister Sujit Bose and the occasion organizer, alleging government-backed mismanagement. The BJP additionally demanded accountability from the chief minister, accusing her administration of damaging the state’s picture.
BJP nationwide spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla stated the occasion mirrored “full chaos and administrative failure,” alleging that ticket black-marketing had taken place and that crowd management and safety preparations have been insufficient. He stated the ruling get together was answerable for turning a high-profile worldwide sporting occasion into dysfunction.
Whereas, Suvendu Adhikari additionally referred to as it a, pathetic spectacle in Kolkata in the present day.
TMC And Mismanagement Greatest Mates
“The TMC has develop into synonymous with mismanagement. A worldwide icon like Lionel Messi got here to India, and the occasion was ruined,” Poonawalla stated, warning that the scenario might have escalated into a significant tragedy.
The BJP additional accused the TMC of exploiting followers emotionally and financially, linking the incident to a sequence of alleged scams beforehand flagged by the opposition. Social gathering leaders stated apologies alone have been inadequate and insisted on authorized motion, resignations and refunds for spectators.
The Trinamool Congress has not responded to the most recent allegations. Earlier, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had apologized for the incident and warranted that corrective steps could be taken.