Lawsuit Threatened by Messi Tour Organizer Over Kolkata Chaos
Lionel Messi India Tour Organiser Planning Rs 100 Crore Lawsuit Against Trinamool Congress Leader
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Satadru Dutta, the organizer of Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour in India, plans to file a ₹100 crore (approximately $12 million USD) defamation lawsuit against Aroop Biswas, the former West Bengal sports minister. Dutta claims that crowd trouble and political interference sabotaged the event, leading to his arrest and a disappointing experience for fans.
- 01Satadru Dutta plans a ₹100 crore lawsuit against Aroop Biswas following chaos during Messi's tour.
- 02Messi's appearance was marred by crowd trouble and vandalism, leading to a swift evacuation.
- 03Dutta spent 39 days in custody due to the incident and is determined to seek justice.
- 04The former sports minister, Aroop Biswas, lost his seat in the recent assembly elections, which Dutta believes influenced the situation.
- 05A press conference is expected soon where Dutta will provide more details about the event's mismanagement.
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Satadru Dutta, the sports organizer behind Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour in India, has announced plans to file a ₹100 crore (approximately $12 million USD) defamation lawsuit against Aroop Biswas, the former sports minister of West Bengal. The chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata led to Messi's evacuation just 25 minutes after his arrival due to crowd trouble and vandalism. Dutta claims that political interference, particularly from Biswas and his associates, severely impacted the event, denying fans a chance to see the football star. After spending 39 days in custody, Dutta expressed his frustration on social media, stating that his efforts over three years were undermined and that he would fight for justice. He criticized the former minister for taking photos during the event and has promised a press conference to reveal further details about the mismanagement and intimidation he faced. Dutta's resolve to pursue legal action comes after Biswas lost his seat to a candidate from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recent assembly elections.
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This lawsuit could bring attention to the mismanagement of high-profile events in West Bengal and the role of political interference in public gatherings.
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