Candidates are jumping into the electoral fray for the Lok Sabha elections. Former cricketer and TMC candidate Yusuf Pathan has kick-started his campaign from the Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal's Murshidabad district. Ready to mount a strong challenge in this Congress stronghold, TMC activists rolled out the red carpet for the ex-Indian all-rounder. In defiance of being labeled an outsider, Pathan pointed out that if Narendra Modi can contest in Varanasi coming from Gujarat, why can't he, a child of Bengal, fight elections here? He affirmed his commitment to reside and serve in Bengal.
During the campaign, Yusuf Pathan drew parallels between the paramount anticipation he felt in his World Cup debut and the current election excitement. Undeterred by outsider assertions, he focused on harnessing local love and capability to serve, promising to establish a sports academy and enhancing the global reach of Murshidabad's silken legacy.
Fielded by the TMC from the Baharampur Lok Sabha seat, currently held by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, also the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee president, Pathan vows to wage a formidable contest. Reflecting on Indo-Australian cricket battles, he anticipates an equally enthralling political tussle.
An exuberant post by TMC reveals Baharampur roads filled to the brim with supporters, uniting across demographics to welcome their parliamentary candidate and celebrated cricket veteran Yusuf Pathan. His arrival heralds a new era brimming with hope and optimism.
