Aroop Biswas
Aroop Biswas is an Indian politician and member of the Trinamool Congress party, who served as the Minister of Sports in West Bengal. He recently resigned from his position following controversy and public outcry over alleged mismanagement during a high-profile event featuring football star Lionel Messi in Kolkata.
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Aroop Biswas was appointed as a vice-chairperson after being expelled from the TMC.
Mamata hits back at rebels: TMC expels Firhad Hakim, Aroop Biswas and 6 others over 'anti-party activities' | India News
India· 2026-06-23
Aroop Biswas is a former state sports minister and a member of the rebel bloc's new committee.
Rebel bloc removes Didi from TMC chief’s post, to tell EC it’s the ‘real party’ | Kolkata NewsIndia· 2026-06-22
West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas was seen close to Messi during the programme and has been accused of using his influence to allow relatives access to Messi.
Kolkata chaos: Lionel Messi's event derailed after a 'very influential person' reached stadium? What organiser told SIT | Football NewsIndia· 2025-12-20
Aroop Biswas resigned from his position as sports minister amid allegations of mismanagement during Lionel Messi’s event.
Messi event fiasco: CM Mamata Banerjee to take sports charge; Aroop Biswas quits ministry | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-16