Kalyan Chaubey: Bhaichung has deliberately made unfounded accusations to distort the image of Aiff

All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey issued a statement against Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday and said that the former Indian captain «consistently and deliberately made unfounded accusations and presented a distorted image of the AIFF.»

Bhutia, who is also part of the AIFF Executive Committee, is a Voctic of Chaubeey’s administration.

«As a member of the Aiff Executive Committee, Mr Bhaichung Bhutia has access to a suitable and competent platform to express his views, to express their concerns and to constructively contribute to the development and implementation of Indian football in the various meetings of the Aiffrijend Committee,» the Ripooste van Chaubeey began. «

«However, since he has made the defeat of Mr Bhaichung Bhutia the defeat of Mr Bhaichung Bhutia in the September 2022 elections, consistently and deliberately dismissed accusations and has deliberately presented a distorted image of the AIFF. Such actions not only tarnish the reputation of the Federation, but also the Indian football,» went further on. «

Chaubey went on and said that «the AIFF always remains open to constructive suggestions by Mr Bhutia for the growth and improvement of Indian football,» but said that the former attacker contributed with opposing decisions of the board.

“Having Said That, I would like to inform you that Mr. Bhutia is Most Welcome to Participate in the Upcoming Aiff Executive Committee Meeting Scheduled for July 2, 2025. The official Invitation for his Atydance was on June 11, 2025 Duration the meeting, which will be duly deliberated upon the entire executive board in the spirit of transparency, collaboration, and the collective development of Indian football, ‘concluded the explanation.