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Manoj Tiwary quits TMC alleging 5 crore ticket scam and sidelining after he refused payment demand
India
Published on 7 May 2026
He claims he was blocked from work after refusing
Former India cricketer and ex-West Bengal Sports Minister Manoj Tiwary says he has quit the TMC, accusing the Mamata Banerjee government of corruption and internal sabotage. After TMC’s defeat, he alleged he was sidelined from his sports ministry role, with Aroop Biswas reportedly blocking his work. Tiwary claims he was asked for Rs 5 crore and refused, sparking the backlash.
- Manoj Tiwary alleges corruption and arrogance after leaving TMC
- He claims a Rs 5 crore ticket demand was refused
- Tiwary says he was sidelined as Sports Minister
- He now plans to return to cricket coaching
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