Viral video shows Bengal Governor 'pushing aside' Sunil Chhetri during award ceremony, Twitter reacts
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In a viral video, Governor of Manipur and West Bengal La Ganesan can be seen pushing aside Sunil Chhetri during a post-march award ceremony. The Governor is being criticised on social media after the incident.
La Ganesan, the Governor of Manipur and West Bengal, is being called out on social media after a viral video showed him 'pushing' Indian soccer team captain Sunil Chhetri during an award ceremony.
On Sunday, Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC won the Durand Cup final. During the post-match presentation ceremony, Governor La Ganesan presented the Durand Cup trophy to Sunil Chhetri.
In the video that has now gone viral, the Governor can be seen pushing away Sunil Chhetri, purportedly for a better photo opportunity.
West Bengal Governor La. Ganesan pushes Sunil Chhetri aside for a PHOTO during the Durand Cup trophy ceremony.#DurandCup2022 #BengaluruFC @chetrisunil11 pic.twitter.com/lqVuc9a06G
After the video went viral, social media users criticised the Governor for his conduct and demanded an apology.
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