In a significant move amid the uproar surrounding the resale of Coldplay concert tickets, the Mumbai Police have summoned the CEO of BookMyShow, the platform responsible for ticket sales. This development follows allegations of illegal resale and manipulation of ticket prices, raising concerns among fans eager to attend the highly anticipated event.
BJP leader Ram Kadam has been particularly vocal about the situation, labeling it as a “conspiracy to earn money.” He stated that the organizers and the ticketing company are complicit in this scheme, emphasizing, “Mumbai Police will bust all of this soon, and the head of this conspiracy will be in jail.” Kadam further assured that under Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s government, accountability will be enforced, stating, “Those who are culprits will suffer. They have done this to sell the tickets in black.”
The controversy ignited when fans discovered that ticket prices had soared on secondary markets, often at exorbitant rates, leaving many frustrated and feeling exploited. The backlash has prompted an investigation into the practices of ticketing platforms, raising critical questions about consumer protection and fair sales practices.
As the Mumbai Police delve deeper into the allegations, the focus will likely include examining financial transactions related to the ticket sales. This incident highlights the growing concerns over ticket scalping and the need for stricter regulations to safeguard concertgoers.
