Summary
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has strongly denied reports claiming he acted as an intermediary between Mamata Banerjee and Yusuf Pathan regarding a possible resignation from the Baharampur Lok Sabha seat. Ganguly described the allegations as “incorrect and untrue.”
Post Description:
- Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has rejected media reports suggesting that he contacted Yusuf Pathan on behalf of Mamata Banerjee.
- The reports alleged that Ganguly conveyed a request for Pathan to resign from his parliamentary seat to facilitate a potential by-election.
- In a public clarification, Ganguly called the allegations “incorrect,” “untrue,” and based on unverified speculation.
- He stated that he was never asked by Mamata Banerjee to deliver any message to Yusuf Pathan.
- Ganguly further emphasized that he has not been involved in political matters and has not acted as an intermediary in any such discussions.
- The controversy emerged amid political speculation surrounding the Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency and potential future electoral strategies.
- The former cricket star urged media organizations to verify information before publishing reports involving public figures.
- The issue has sparked widespread discussion across political and social media circles in West Bengal.
- Keywords: Sourav Ganguly, Yusuf Pathan, Mamata Banerjee, TMC News, Baharampur Seat, West Bengal Politics, Ganguly Statement, Political Controversy.
