Kolkata, Dec. 14 -- : West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Saturday expressed shock and anguish over what he described as a complete breakdown of administration and planning at Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), where large-scale chaos erupted during Argentine football icon Lionel Messi's visit to the city.
The Governor, who reached the stadium premises, was unable to enter the field due to the absence of basic arrangements and senior officials, triggering sharp criticism both the event organisers and the police administration.
According to Raj Bhavan sources, Governor Bose arrived at the stadium in the evening but found the venue in disarray.
There were no senior district or police officials present to receive him, and even ...