Yusuf Pathan

2024 - 3 - 10

Yusuf Pathan Takes a Swing at Politics: From Cricket Field to Lok Sabha Campaign

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From cricketer to candidate: Yusuf Pathan's surprising entry into politics has stirred up Bengal's political scene!

Yusuf Pathan, the former Team India cricketer, has entered the political arena by joining Trinamool Congress (TMC) and contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Baharampur constituency in West Bengal. This move has set the stage for an exciting electoral battle against Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a prominent Congress leader who has held the seat multiple times. The announcement by TMC of Pathan's candidacy, along with other cricketing figures like Kirti Azad, has added a unique sports flavor to the political landscape of Bengal.

The TMC's decision to field Pathan has caused a stir within the political circles and has provided an unexpected twist to the election narrative in West Bengal. Pathan's transition from cricket to politics has captured the interest of the public, with many eagerly awaiting the outcome of this high-profile contest. With the Congress yet to name its candidates for Bengal, the competition between Pathan and Chowdhury promises to be one of the most closely watched battles in the upcoming elections.

As Yusuf Pathan embarks on this new journey, his foray into politics signals a growing trend of sports personalities venturing into the realm of governance. His candidacy not only highlights the intersection of sports and politics but also underscores the evolving dynamics of electoral campaigns in India. Pathan's entry into the political arena has injected a fresh wave of excitement and unpredictability into the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, making it a contest to watch for all political enthusiasts and cricket fans alike.

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Trinamool announces 42 names for Lok Sabha, Mahua Moitra ... (Hindustan Times)

Yusuf Pathan will be contesting from Baharampur possibly against Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury despite TMC being a part of the Congress-led INDIA bloc.

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Yusuf Pathan vs Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury? Trinamool ... (NDTV)

Though the Congress is yet to name its candidates for Bengal, Mr Chowdhury is likely to seek a recontest from the seat that he has represented five times in the ...

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Ex-Team India cricketer Yusuf Pathan among Trinamool's 42 Lok ... (India Today)

Yusuf Pathan fielded from Baharampur constituency · Likely to contest opposite Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury · Shatrugan Sinha, another big name in ...

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TMC candidate list: Former cricketer Yusuf Pathan, Mahua Moitra ... (Livemint)

The announcement of the candidates by TMC on all 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal is a major setback for the INDIA bloc.

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TMC announces cricketers Yusuf Pathan, Kirti Azad as candidates ... (Times of India)

Off the field News: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced its candidate list for all 42 West Bengal parliamentary constituencies, including former ...

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LS Polls 2024: TMC fields ex-cricketer Yusuf Pathan against Adhir ... (Business Today)

The ruling TMC on Sunday announced candidates for all 42 Lok Sabha seats. This came as a big blow to Congress, which was hoping to strike a deal with the ...

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Yusuf Pathan | అధిర్ రంజ‌న్‌పై మాజీ క్రికెట‌ర్ యూసుఫ్ ప‌ఠాన్ పోటీ ... (Namasthe Telangana)

Yusuf Pathan | తృణ‌మూల్ కాంగ్రెస్ అధినేత‌, ప‌శ్చిమ బెంగాల్ సీఎం మ‌మ‌తా బెన‌ర్జీ త‌మ పార్టీ ఎంపీ అభ్య‌ర్థుల‌ను ప్ర‌క‌టించారు.

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Yusuf Pathan: ఎంపీగా పోటీ చేస్తున్న యూసుఫ్ పఠాన్.. ఎక్కడి నుంచి? ఏ ... (News18 తెలుగు)

loksabha elections 2024 mamata banerjee names candidates for all 42 seats in Bengal; springs Yousuf Pathan surprise, బెంగాల్లో ఇండియా కూటమి కలిసి పోటీ ...

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మోదీని మించిన దీదీ వ్యూహం.. లోక్ సభ బరిలోకి యూసుఫ్ పఠాన్‌.. బీజేపీ ... (Samayam Telugu)

మహ్మద్ షమీని పార్టీలోకి చేర్చుకొని బెంగాల్ నుంచి ఎంపీగా పోటీ చేయించాలనే ఆలోచనలో ఉన్న బీజేపీకి తృణమూల్ కాంగ్రెస్ అధినేత్రి మమతా బెనర్జీ షాకిచ్చారు.

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ममता बनर्जी की पार्टी तृणमूल कांग्रेस ने टीम इंडिया के दो पूर्व क्रिकेटर्स यूसुफ पठान और कीर्ति आजाद को भी टिकट दिया.

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Yusuf Pathan is TMC candidate from Berhampore Lok Sabha seat ... (Livemint)

Cricketer Yusuf Pathan will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Berhampore constituency as a TMC candidate, according to the party list ...

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TMC fields Yusuf Pathan from Mamata Banerjee-critic Adhir ... (Hindustan Times)

Yusuf Pathan was named among the 42 candidates announced by TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee during a mega rally at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground.

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Yusuf Pathan joins Trinamool Congress, to contest Lok Sabha ... (Sportstar)

Former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan has joined The All India Trinamool Congress and will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Berhampore in West Bengal.

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లోక్‌సభ ఎన్నికల బరిలో టీమిండియా మాజీ క్రికెటర్‌ యూసఫ్‌ పఠాన్‌ (సాక్షి)

పఠాన్‌ తృణమూల్‌ కాంగ్రెస్‌ పార్టీ ఎంపీ అభ్యర్ధిగా బరిలోకి దిగనున్నాడు. వెస్ట్‌ బెంగాల్‌లోని బరంపూర్‌ నియోజకవర్గం నుంచి యూసఫ్‌ పఠాన్‌ను టీఎంసీ బరిలోకి ...

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यूसुफ पठान बहरामपुर से चुनाव लड़ेंगे. मुमकिन है कि इस सीट से कांग्रेस के दिग्‍गज नेता अधीर रंजन चौधरी (Adhir Ranjan) भी मैदान में होंगे.

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Former cricketer Yusuf Pathan, tele star Rachana Banerjee among ... (The Indian Express)

Party drops five sitting MPs including actresses Nusrat Jehan, and Mimi Chakraborty.

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Yusuf Pathan to Contest From Bengal's Berhampore Seat as TMC ... (News18)

Berhampore is currently held by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and whole the grand old party is yet to name a candidate for the seat, Chowdhury is ...

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Yusuf Pathan to contest Lok Sabha elections; becomes 3rd cricketer ... (The Indian Express)

Two-time World Cup winner for India Yusuf Pathan will contest Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal's Baharampur constituency declared Trinamool Congress (TMC) ...

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Lok Sabha: TMC ने दो क्रिकेटरों को भी दिया टिकट, जानें बंगाल में किस सीट ... (अमर उजाला)

Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Trinamool Congress, TMC, announces candidates, ticket to, cricketer, Yusuf Pathan, Berhampore यूसुफ को तृणमूल कांग्रेस ने ...

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ममता बनर्जी करेंगी चौधरी को 'अधीर', उनकी सीट पर क्रिकेटर यूसुफ पठान को ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

ममता बनर्जी ने पश्चिम बंगाल की सभी 42 सीटों पर अपने प्रत्याशियों का ऐलान कर दिया है। वहीं उन्होंने पूर्व क्रिकेटर यूसुफ पठान को ...

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Irfan Pathan's emotional reaction to Yusuf Pathan's political innings (Hindustan Times)

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday named former cricketer Yusuf Pathan as its Lok Sabha candidate. | Latest News India.

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Why former cricketer Yusuf Pathan stands a chance against Adhir (The Indian Express)

Pathan, born in Baroda to a Gujarati Pathan family in 1982, earned his first India cap in 2007 after his younger brother Irfan.

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Before Yusuf Pathan, these Indian cricketers took political plunge (Hindustan Times)

Yusuf Pathan will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from West Bengal's Berhampore on a TMC ticket. A look at other cricketers and their political innings ...

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Yusuf Pathan: Yusuf Pathan joins long list of cricketers in politics, to ... (The Economic Times)

Former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan, known for his stints with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, has entered politics. He is the Trinamool Congress ...

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मस्जिद में गुजरा बचपन, जीते तो पीएम मोदी संग बैठेंगे, क्रिकेटर से नेता बने ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

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Why TMC picked former KKR star Yusuf Pathan to contest LS polls ... (ThePrint)

The former cricketer, who was part of the 2011 World Cup-winning team, is contesting from a Lok Sabha seat held by Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury since ...

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