In the intricate tapestry of Indian politics, surprises are commonplace, yet the announcement of cricketer Yusuf Pathan as the Trinamool Congress’ candidate for the Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency raises eyebrows and questions alike. In a region historically dominated by stalwarts of the Congress and the Revolutionary Socialist Party, the Trinamool’s decision to field an outsider signifies a bold departure from convention. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Congress State president, has held sway over…

The political landscape in Himachal Pradesh is witnessing tumultuous times as a rebellion brews within the state’s Congress unit. In response to the escalating crisis, the party’s high command has intervened by forming a six-member committee aimed at fostering better coordination between the government and the Congress organization in the hill state. The formation of the committee comes on the heels of a dramatic turn of events where 11 MLAs from Himachal…

In a strategic move aimed at shaking up the political landscape in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has roped in former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan to contest the Lok Sabha polls from the Berhampore seat in Murshidabad district. Pathan’s entry into politics marks a significant development in the state’s electoral dynamics, challenging the stronghold of Congress’s Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who has held the seat since 1999. The decision to field Yusuf…