Yusuf Pathan Denies Resignation Rumors: No Message From Mamata Banerjee Regarding Baharampur

Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament and former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan has officially broken his silence regarding the viral rumors surrounding his political future, while pathan has categorically denied the claims suggesting that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked him to resign from his Baharampur Lok Sabha seat. These rumors, which had been circulating widely on various social media platforms, suggested a major political shift in the state, but the MP has now clarified that no such conversation ever took place between him and the party leadership.

Yusuf Pathan Refutes Resignation Claims

Addressing the ongoing speculation, Yusuf Pathan stated that the reports claiming he was asked to step down are entirely baseless and lack any factual merit. He emphasized that neither Mamata Banerjee nor any other senior leader from the Trinamool Congress has approached him with a request to vacate his parliamentary seat. Pathan's clarification comes at a time when social media was abuzz with theories about his potential exit from active politics to make way for the Chief Minister.

Yusuf Pathan was quoted as saying, "A news piece is being made viral stating that Mamata Banerjee asked me to resign from the Baharampur Lok Sabha seat so that she could contest from there. However, Mamata Banerjee has never spoken to me about this. " He further reiterated that he remains a committed member of the party and continues to serve his constituency as an MP, dismissing the viral reports as mere misinformation intended to create confusion.

The Social Media Rumor and Its Origins

The controversy began when several social media posts claimed that Mamata Banerjee was looking for a way to enter the Parliament. According to these unverified reports, the Chief Minister had allegedly sent a message to Yusuf Pathan through former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly. The rumor suggested that Mamata Banerjee wanted Pathan to resign from the Baharampur seat so she could contest a by-election from there and secure a position in the Lok Sabha. The posts even went as far as to claim that Yusuf Pathan had refused this alleged request.

The context provided for these rumors often pointed towards the current political landscape in West Bengal. It was noted that Mamata Banerjee is currently not a member of any house at the state or central level, following the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections where she contested from the Bhabanipur seat and faced a defeat in a closely contested battle against West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. This background was used by rumor-mongers to add a layer of perceived credibility to the false claims regarding the Baharampur seat.

Sourav Ganguly Issues a Formal Clarification

Adding weight to the denial, former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly also issued a formal statement to clear the air. In a letter released to the public, Ganguly stated that Mamata Banerjee never asked him to deliver any message to Yusuf Pathan, whether related to his resignation or any other political matter. He denied having any such conversation with the TMC MP and urged the public not to fall prey to baseless speculations.

Ganguly's statement read, "I've never approached Yusuf Pathan with any such appeal or message. " With both Yusuf Pathan and Sourav Ganguly coming forward to debunk the claims, the reports regarding the Baharampur seat resignation have been officially labeled as unfounded. The TMC leadership has also maintained that the party stands united and such rumors are part of a misinformation campaign.

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