Yusuf Pathan Faces Criticism for Absence Amid Murshidabad Violence; TMC Defends MP Citing Constituency Boundaries

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:00pm on 18 Apr 2025,Friday India

Cricketer-turned-TMC MP Yusuf Pathan is facing criticism from Opposition parties and locals in Murshidabad over his absence during recent violence in the district. Although the unrest occurred outside his Baharampur constituency, residents and political opponents are questioning his lack of visible engagement. Adding to the backlash, even some TMC leaders, including a local MLA and MP, have joined in the criticism. However, the TMC has come to Pathan’s defense, emphasizing that the violence-hit areas do not fall under his jurisdiction, and dismissing the criticism as politically motivated. ( PC : Indian Express)  

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