Suvendu Adhikari pledges refunds for 33,000 fans following Messi event chaos
According to various reports, West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has confirmed that refunds will be issued to approximately 33,000 spectators impacted by the disorganized Lionel Messi event held in December 2025. Adhikari stated, "Messi has a huge fan base. They had purchased tickets costing ₹4,000 and ₹6,000. I've already initiated the process internally." The venue was damaged by attendees after they were left unable to catch a glimpse of Messi.