Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for the chaos that marred Argentine footballer Lionel Messi's fan interaction event at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on December 13, 2025. He described the disorder as indicative of TMC's 'maha jungleraj' during an election rally in Bongaon. The event, part of Messi's 'GOAT India Tour 2025,' was expected to draw over 30,000 fans. However, it ended prematurely after only 20 minutes, with many attendees unable to see the star due to poor crowd management and visibility issues. Reports of vandalism surfaced as frustrated fans damaged seats and attempted to breach barricades. In response, Bidhannagar Police registered multiple cases, detaining several individuals, including key organizer Satadru Dutta, for alleged security failures. The West Bengal government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident, and the matter has reached the Calcutta High Court, where public interest litigations (PILs) have been filed seeking accountability.