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Shibshankar Paul Joins Trinamool, Tufanganj Candidacy Expected
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17-03-2026, 14:08
Shibshankar Paul Joins Trinamool, Tufanganj Candidacy Expected
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Former Bengal cricketer Shibshankar Paul has joined the Trinamool Congress, becoming the latest sports personality to enter Bengal politics.
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Trinamool sources indicate Paul might be announced as the candidate for Tufanganj, his birthplace, with the candidate list expected today.
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Paul, known as Macko in Bengal cricket, played Ranji for Bengal and was part of the Indian squad for a Test series in Australia.
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He expressed his commitment to fighting for Bengal under Mamata Banerjee's leadership, stating, "Khela Hobe."
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Paul joins other former cricketers like Laxmi Ratan Shukla and Manoj Tiwary (currently Sports Minister) in Trinamool.
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