Elections 2024: Cricketer Yusuf Pathan wins Lok Sabha seat from Berhampore

Two-time World Cup winner Yusuf Pathan defeated Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to win the Berhampore Lok Sabha Seat in 2024 General Elections. The former cricketer joined forces with All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) earlier in the year and visited the constituency multiple times for campaigning.

Meanwhile, after his win, Pathan thanked everyone for sticking by his side and also congratulated his fellow teammates. He expressed the desire to build a sports academy in Baharampur and also focus on industrial development. The 41-year-old added that he had a chat with TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and revealed that she is happy with the win.

“I congratulate all of you who have been with me. I am happy. It is not only my win but also of all the workers. Records are made to be broken. I respect Adhir Ranjan. I will continue to do so. I will make a sports academy first so that they can make a career. I will also work for industries. I will be living here and working for the people. I will also be in Gujarat as my family is there. I have got a new family in Baharampur (Berhampore). I talked to Didi (Mamata Banerjee). They are happy,” Yusuf said during media interaction as quoted by Free Press Journal.

“I tried but I lost. Congratulations to Yusuf Pathan. But there’s no defeat in politics. Today, someone will win, other day the opposition will win,” Adhir reacted while speaking to ABP Ananda after the defeat.

Meanwhile, Irfan Pathan congratulated brother on the win and becoming a Member of Parliament (MP) from Lok Sabha. "Lala @iamyusufpathan. With unyielding confidence in your noble cause, you embarked on the daunting journey to triumph over seasoned politicians. Armed with integrity and unwavering resolve, may your noble intentions translate into transformative actions, enriching the lives of our nation's citizens. Mera bhai jeet Gaya," captioned Irfan on X.

Kirti Azad likely to defeat BJP heavyweight Dilip Ghosh

As per the early trend, former Indian cricketer Kirti Azad is very likely to defeat BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh in Bardhaman–Durgapur constituency. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the TMC candidate received more than 7 lakh votes, while Ghosh got a little over 5.6 lakh. 

He has represented Indian National Congress (IMC) previously but joined TMC in November 2021, ahead of Goa Legislative Elections.