West Bengal’s government removes a football-themed sculpture outside Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium after complaints over its appearance and symbolism. Multiple outlets report that the structure, installed in 2017, features giant footballing legs that merge into the Biswa Bangla logo and is located near the stadium. The removal follows an order to dismantle the installation, which had drawn criticism from some fans.
News reports say the artwork was designed by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. West Bengal’s Sports Minister Nisith Pramanik announces that the sculpture will be taken down soon, describing it as controversial. Times of India also notes the minister’s remarks linking the installation’s presence to the previous government.
The demolition is covered through video and accounts of the removal at the stadium site. Across sources, the central points are consistent: the government directs dismantling, the sculpture’s 2017 installation date and design elements are cited, and Mamata Banerjee is named as the designer.
