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Kolkata: Statue outside Yuva Bharati Stadium removed amid long-standing criticism

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Kolkata: Statue Outside Yuva Bharati Stadium Removed Amid Long-standing Criticism

By IANS News May 23, 2026 • 23:38 PM View: 208

State Sports Minister Nisith Pramanik: The controversial statue outside Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata’s Salt Lake area was removed on Saturday following directions issued by the state Sports Department.

State Sports Minister Nisith Pramanik had earlier announced that the structure located near the VVIP gate of the stadium would be demolished.

The demolition work began on Saturday morning and was completed shortly thereafter.

TAGS Yuva Bharati Stadium Yuva Bharati Krirangan Salt Lake Sports Department State Sports Minister Nisith Pramanik

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