Kolkata Statements
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capital city of West Bengal, India
“ Even the recent episode at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata, where the Argentinian footballer, Lionel Messi, made a far shorter appearance than promised, was blamed on everyone except the person who…
Sunil Gavaskar,
Sunil Gavaskar questions whether Lionel Messi really fulfilled his…
“ I just want to thank everyone for the love and affection during these days in India. It was truly a beautiful experience for us to be able to share it,
Lionel Messi,
Lionel Messi’s parting words to India: Thanks for this crazy…
“ Within an hour of the incident in Bengal, the Chief Minister apologised,
Abhishek Banerjee,
‘Many people killed at Kumbh’: Abhishek Banerjee’s defence against…
“ Only an investigation monitored by sitting judges can bring out the truth,
Suvendu Adhikari,
Messi’s tour organiser sent to 14-day police custody over…
“ Thank You Mumbai, you are the Real G.O.A.T crowd!
Chief Minister,
Mumbai’s message to Kolkata: Messi-merising evening with real GOAT…
“ I thank and congratulate all officers, security personnel, organisers and staff on duty across the city for ensuring we were able to showcase to the world that means sports, Telangana means…
Chief Minister,
Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 Heads To Mumbai: Full Schedule For…
“ I just wanted to thank you for the love today and always. Honestly, I saw many things before arriving here, throughout all this time, during the last World Cup. And well, thank you very much for all…
Lionel Messi,
Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour redeems itself in Hyderabad after Kolkata…
“ The main organiser has been detained. An investigation has started, and we will ensure that whoever is responsible will be held accountable,
Rajiv Kumar,
Who is Shatadru Dutta? Messi’s GOAT tour organiser who was arrested in…
“ I am deeply disturbed and shocked by the mismanagement witnessed today at Salt Lake Stadium. I was on my way to the stadium to attend the event along with thousands of sports lovers and fans who had…
Mamata Banerjee,
‘Messi came for 10 mins’: What went wrong at Kolkata’s Salt Lake…
“ tremendous, emotional support to negotiate through the rough tumble of political life,
Shashi Tharoor,
India one of a few democracies overlooking marital rape: Shashi…
“ We need to stand up for rights of women, which in many ways are being overlooked. We should speak out,
Shashi Tharoor,
India one of a few democracies overlooking marital rape: Shashi…
“ However, some people’s religious sentiments may have been affected because of this non-veg food sale at a Hindu event. If someone sells alcohol in front of a mosque during Friday prayers, will that be…
Sukanta Majumdar,
Row erupts over non-veg food sale at Gita chanting event in Kolkata