Messi event fiasco: CM Mamata Banerjee to take sports charge; Aroop Biswas quits ministry

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:56:57 +0000
India

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is reportedly set to take over the state's sports ministry. This follows Sports Minister Aroop Biswas offering to resign amid allegations of mismanagement and security lapses during the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata. The controversy led to spectator anger and damage to stadium property.