Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Announces Free Tickets For India Vs Uruguay After Lionel Messi Event Chaos
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced free tickets for the India-Uruguay international friendly on October 6 for spectators who purchased tickets for Lionel Messi’s Kolkata event last year but were unable to see the Argentine superstar. The announcement came after India’s high-profile friendly against Brazil at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. The India-Brazil fixture had…
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari of West Bengal has announced that 22,000 spectators who were unable to attend Lionel Messi’s Kolkata event due to the chaotic atmosphere will receive complimentary tickets for the upcoming India vs. Uruguay match on October 6. This decision follows India’s high-profile friendly against Brazil, which took place at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.
The Brazil fixture saw a strong squad participate, yet approximately 20,000 seats remained empty to prevent overcrowding and manage the crowd effectively. Adhikari stated that the beneficiaries of the free tickets would be those who had purchased online tickets for the Messi event but were unable to watch due to the mess at the stadium.
The announcement was made publicly through a WhatsApp number that will be provided to the affected fans. The match between India and Uruguay is scheduled to take place at the Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday, October 6, following India’s recent loss to Brazil.
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