A football-themed sculpture designed by Mamata Banerjee near Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium was demolished by the BJP government, sparking debate over its divisive legacy.
The sculpture was designed by Mamata Banerjee
May 23, 2026
03:45 pm
What's the storyThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has demolished a controversial football-themed sculpture at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
The sculpture, which was designed by Mamata Banerjee and installed before the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, had drawn mixed reactions from the public.
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