Sports Minister's Epic Fail: 'Baigan' Blunder Leaves TMC, Cong in Laughter
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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya found himself at the receiving end of ridicule after mispronouncing the name of Kolkata-based football club Mohun Bagan during a press conference. In a cringe-worthy moment, Mandaviya referred to the iconic club as 'Baigan', a Hindi term for eggplant. The gaffe quickly went viral on social media, prompting the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to mock the minister's lack of knowledge about Bengal's football heritage. The TMC took to X, saying, "The Union Sports Minister cannot even pronounce the names of Bengal's century-old football clubs with the respect they deserve." Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj also chimed in, sarcastically remarking that the minister's ignorance reflects the central government's affection for Bengal, which is set to go to the polls this year. Congress leader Shama Mohamed described the incident as a 'complete disaster for Indian sports', highlighting Mandaviya's incompetence in handling sports-related matters. The incident has sparked a heated debate about the minister's knowledge and the government's priorities for Indian sports.
