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

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.

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