Kolkata, Dec. 13 -- West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose condemned the chaos that erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium during football icon Lionel Messi's visit on Saturday.

In his statement, the governor described the day as a dark day for the sports-loving people of Kolkata. The West Bengal governor also expressed shock at the alleged lack of planning to ensure the smooth conduct of proceedings surrounding Messi's visit.

"The Governor is shocked at the pell-mell due to utter lack of management and planning in ensuring smooth conduct of proceedings at the Salt Lake Stadium surrounding's Messi's visit. While the organisers of the event are to be blamed squarely for the situation that unfolded, it is also the police that has failed the Govern...