'Mohun Began, East Began': Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Faces Backlash For Mispronouncing ISL Club Names; VIDEO
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 3:09 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya faced online criticism after mispronouncing Mohun Bagan and East Bengal during an ISL press conference on January 6, 2026. The slip occurred while announcing the ISL 2025–26 season’s return on February 14 with 14 clubs. The verbal gaffe overshadowed the positive update, sparking backlash from football fans.
