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The Messi Mess: Money, Power and Politics of Bengal Elections

Aafreen Hussain From Kolkata The Lionel Messi event in Kolkata has rapidly evolved from a sports celebration into a political scandal with unmistakable electoral overtones. What was marketed as a landmark moment for Bengals football culture has instead triggered allegations of elite capture, administrative failure, and questionable financial priorities providing the opposition with a powerful []

16 Dec 2025 10:53 pm