West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed regret and apologised to Lionel Messi and his fans following the disruption at his event in Kolkata this morning. The incident took place at Salt Lake Stadium, where large crowds and organisational issues led to confusion and disorder.
“I am deeply disturbed and shocked by the mismanagement witnessed today at Salt Lake Stadium. I sincerely apologise to Lionel Messi, as well as to all sports lovers and his fans, for the unfortunate incident,” Banerjee stated.
The Chief Minister announced the formation of an enquiry committee to investigate the causes of the chaos and ensure better planning and crowd management for future high-profile events.
Reports indicate that Banerjee was on her way to the stadium when the situation escalated, highlighting the unexpected nature of the disruption. Some fans expressed frustration over poor organisation, and there were reports of chairs being thrown amid the crowd panic.
The apology reflects the state administration’s acknowledgment of event mismanagement and a commitment to improving safety measures for public gatherings.
