East Bengal forced to revise 'Kolkata derby' ticket price after Mohun Bagan's boycott threat
Hindustan TimesBowing down to pressure and boycott threat from Mohun Bagan fans, arch-rivals East Bengal on Friday announced that any "discrepancies in ticket pricing" for the high-profile return leg Kolata Derby on Sunday will be "corrected". File photo of Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal The announcement came a day after Mohun Bagan general secretary Debasish Dutta called for an "official boycott" from the fans, citing disparity in ticket pricing. "Any discrepancies in ticket pricing for the derby match will be corrected with immediate effect," East Bengal director Sandeep Agarwal, who represents principal owners Emami, said in a statement. Citing that such "practices are commonplace worldwide", Emami East Bengal further pointed to Mohun Bagan's similar strategy on February 3, 2024, where "discounts" were offered to their "devoted fans".