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13 SourcesShibpur, India
thebalanced.newsFormer Cricketer Manoj Tiwary Quits TMC, Alleges Rs 5 Crore Ticket Demand
Former India cricketer and outgoing Trinamool Congress MLA Manoj Tiwary has quit the party following its defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections. Tiwary alleged that he was denied a ticket from Howrah's Shibpur constituency after refusing to pay Rs 5 crore, claiming widespread corruption in ticket distribution. He criticized the party's lack of internal democracy and development, and expressed frustration over his limited role as Minister of State for Sports. Tiwary also distanced himself from politics, intending to focus on coaching.
Political Bias
63%27%10%
Sentiment
32%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 13 sources
● Left 63%● Center 27%● Right 10%
The articles primarily present Manoj Tiwary's perspective as a former TMC member criticizing his party's internal practices and electoral defeat. Coverage includes his allegations of corruption and lack of development within TMC, reflecting a critical stance toward the party's leadership. The sources also note the BJP's electoral victory without extensive commentary, maintaining focus on Tiwary's statements and the political transition in West Bengal.
Sentiment — Negative (32/100)
The overall tone across the articles is critical and negative toward the Trinamool Congress, driven by Tiwary's allegations of corruption and mismanagement. While some articles include neutral background information on the political shift in West Bengal, the sentiment centers on disappointment and frustration expressed by Tiwary regarding his party's functioning and electoral loss.
How 13 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
thetelegraph broke this story on 5 May, 12:39 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1thetelegraph5 May, 12:39 amWest Bengal sports reset: Bengal govt change sparks hope for broader revival
- 2indiatoday5 May, 11:53 amEx-India cricketer quits TMC day after BJP sweep, slams outgoing sports minister
- 3moneycontrol5 May, 12:11 pmWas asked to pay Rs 5 crore for MLA ticket but I refused: Former TMC MLA Manoj Tiwary- Moneycontrol.com
- 4hindustantimes5 May, 12:35 pmEx-India cricketer claims TMC denied him ticket after he refused to pay INR 5 crore: 'The chapter is over'
- 5english5 May, 12:47 pmFormer India Cricketer Quits Trinamool Congress Over '5 Crore' Demand For Ticket
- 6opindia5 May, 01:31 pmTMC MLA Manoj Tiwary reveals he was denied party ticket for refusing to pay Rs 5 crore
- 7timesnow5 May, 01:33 pmEx-India Cricketer Exposes TMC After Elections Rout: Former MLA Claims He Was Asked To Pay 5 Crores For Ticket
- 8firstpost5 May, 02:04 pm'I was asked to pay Rs 5 crore for MLA ticket': Cricketer Manoj Tiwary's serious allegations against Mamata's TMC
- 9news185 May, 02:05 pmEx-India Cricketer Alleges TMC Ticket Was Denied Over Rs 5 Crore Demand
- 10freepressjournal5 May, 02:52 pm' 5 Crore For MLA Ticket': Ex-KKR Star Manoj Tiwary Makes Massive Allegation As He Quits Trinamool Congress After West Bengal Election Debacle
Lens Score breakdown
36/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap90%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Accountability flags
TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.
- financial irregularity
This story involves alleged financial misconduct — unexplained transactions, procurement irregularities, or misuse of public/shareholder funds.
- abuse of power
This story involves alleged misuse of official authority or institutional position to achieve personal or political ends.
- systemic failure
This story points to a failure in institutional processes — regulation, safety, oversight, or service delivery breaking down at scale.
- electoral malpractice
This story involves alleged interference in elections — voter suppression, booth capture, misuse of machinery, or funding violations.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
State Sports MinistryBengal Sports MinistryBengal GovernmentGovernment of West Bengal
Political
Bharatiya Janata PartyTrinamool CongressAll India Trinamool CongressBJP
Story context
- Category
- Politics
- Location
- Shibpur, India
- Sources analysed
- 13
- Last analysed
- 5 May 2026
- Key entities
- Trinamool CongressCroreIndiaIndian rupeeManoj Tiwary (cricketer)BengalCricketPress Trust of IndiaWest BengalMember of the Legislative Assembly (India)Mamata BanerjeeHowrah
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