Messi Statue Removed in Kolkata Over Safety Concerns
The 21‑metre‑tall Leo Messi statue in Kolkata was taken down over safety concerns. Local residents complained that the monument swayed in the wind and posed a risk.
Its removal required several hydraulic cranes to dismantle the structure. The statue had been unveiled last December during Messi’s visit, attracting widespread attention.
With a new political administration in power, criticism of the project has resurfaced.
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