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Tamil Nadu Deepam Row: DMK Questions Tradition as BJP Alleges Discrimination

December 13, 2025

7:53Lionel Messi Lands In Kolkata For 3-Day Tour; To Unveil 70-Foot Statue And Play Friendly MatchOn this Special Report, the focus is on football legend Lionel Messi's whirlwind three-day tour of India. The Argentine icon has landed in Kolkata to kick off his visit, where he is set to virtually unveil a 70-foot statue of himself. The programme highlights the excitement at Salt Lake Stadium, where Messi will play a friendly match attended by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Tamil Nadu Deepam Row: DMK Questions Tradition as BJP Alleges Discrimination

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An unidentified speaker details the security arrangements, mentioning 3,000 personnel deployed for the event and advising the public to use carpooling to avoid congestion.
The report also features a fan, Uttam Shah, who has built a replica of Messi's house showcasing key moments from the legend's life.
The atmosphere in the city is described as electric, with fans eagerly awaiting the global icon.

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Tamil Nadu Deepam Row: DMK Questions Tradition as BJP Alleges Discrimination

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Tamil Nadu Deepam Row: DMK Questions Tradition as BJP Alleges Discrimination

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