Accusing the state government of attempting to “control the narrative” through an in-house inquiry, Adhikari held senior TMC leaders responsible for what he termed “gross mismanagement” of the event. He demanded the arrest of state fire services minister Sujit Bose and sports minister Aroop Biswas, a close aide of the Chief Minister, and sought refunds for disappointed ticket holders.

Raising questions over commercial activities inside the stadium, Adhikari asked who had permitted food items to be brought in and who benefited from their sale, alleging that chips were sold at prices ranging between Rs 150 and Rs 200. He also questioned how bottled water, initially barred from being carried inside by spectators, was later available for sale within the premises.

Responding to the allegations, TMC spokesperson Arup Chakraborty said sports minister Aroop Biswas had only been invited to the programme. He also questioned the presence of family members of BJP leaders at the event.

Other opposition parties, including the CPI(M) and the Congress, also flagged concerns over the arrangements, particularly the sale of items inside the stadium that were reportedly prohibited.

Adhikari was accompanied by several spectators who claimed they were present at the event and suffered due to poor planning. They alleged confusion over entry, lack of clear information and serious crowd-control lapses during the programme.