Trinamool leader suggests wider conspiracy as inquiry ordered into stadium incident
Referring to what he described as the “strange politics of Bengal”, Ghosh remarked that everything—from religion to sports—is increasingly being drawn into political controversy. He cited the ongoing public discussion over why Kolkata failed to host a warm welcome for football icon Lionel Messi while Hyderabad managed to do so, a comparison that has continued to fuel criticism and questions. At the same time, concerns have been raised over the selective nature of police action following the incident, with questions being asked as to why only one individual, Shatadru, was arrested, while no action was taken against the state’s Sports Minister.
Taking the issue further, Ghosh went beyond the state’s borders and pointed directly at the national capital. He called for an investigation into whether the private organiser of the event had any links with what he termed “conspirators in Delhi” who, he suggested, might have sought to deliberately damage Kolkata’s reputation. He reiterated that, immediately after the incident at Yuva Bharati on Saturday, he had raised concerns about the presence of saffron flags inside the stadium and had strongly criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party in this context.
Following the incident, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the formation of an inquiry committee headed by a retired judge. Referring to this decision, Ghosh said that the Chief Minister had taken all necessary steps and that, in view of the inquiry, he would refrain from making detailed comments on the incident itself. However, he added that it was important for the probe to also examine whether the private organiser had been required to coordinate with BJP-ruled states or any entities linked to the central government in order to conduct the event.
Ghosh went a step further by questioning whether there had been a larger, externally orchestrated conspiracy aimed at maligning Kolkata. He said there was ample scope for investigators to examine whether the organiser maintained any connection with individuals or groups based in Delhi who may have played a role in the controversy.
Meanwhile, sections of the public have reacted critically to Ghosh’s remarks, observing that politics continues to dominate the discourse around the incident. Many citizens have argued that unless the issue is discussed with an open mind and without political overtones, the true root cause of the problem will remain unresolved.