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10 SourcesShibpur, India
thebalanced.newsFormer Cricketer Manoj Tiwary Quits TMC, Alleges Ticket Denial Over Rs 5 Crore Demand
Former India cricketer and ex-TMC MLA Manoj Tiwary has quit the All India Trinamool Congress following the party's defeat in West Bengal elections. Tiwary alleged he was denied a ticket from Howrah's Shibpur constituency after refusing to pay Rs 5 crore, claiming widespread corruption and lack of development within TMC. He also criticized outgoing sports minister Aroop Biswas for inadequate engagement with the state's sports ecosystem. Tiwary stated he has no plans to join another party and intends to focus on coaching.
Political Bias
61%29%10%
Sentiment
33%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 10 sources
● Left 61%● Center 29%● Right 10%
The articles primarily present Manoj Tiwary's perspective, highlighting his allegations against the Trinamool Congress regarding corruption and internal party practices. Coverage includes criticism of TMC leadership and the outgoing sports minister, reflecting a viewpoint critical of the party's governance. The BJP's electoral victory is noted as context, but the sources focus on Tiwary's claims without extensive counterpoints from TMC representatives, indicating a narrative centered on internal party dissent.
Sentiment — Negative (33/100)
The overall tone across the articles is critical and negative toward the Trinamool Congress, emphasizing allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and electoral defeat. Tiwary's statements convey frustration and disillusionment, contributing to a predominantly negative sentiment. However, the coverage remains factual and restrained, avoiding sensationalism while reporting serious accusations and political developments.
How 6 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| opindia | TMC MLA Manoj Tiwary reveals he was denied party ticket for refusing to pay Rs 5 crore | Left | Negative |
| english | Former India Cricketer Quits Trinamool Congress Over '5 Crore' Demand For Ticket | Left | Negative |
| hindustantimes | Ex-India cricketer claims TMC denied him ticket after he refused to pay INR 5 crore: 'The chapter is over' | Left | Negative |
| moneycontrol | Was asked to pay Rs 5 crore for MLA ticket but I refused: Former TMC MLA Manoj Tiwary- Moneycontrol.com | Left | Negative |
| indiatoday | Ex-India cricketer quits TMC day after BJP sweep, slams outgoing sports minister | Center | Neutral |
| thetelegraph | West Bengal sports reset: Bengal govt change sparks hope for broader revival | Center | Neutral |
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
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
- 10
- Last analysed
- 5 May 2026
- Key entities
- Trinamool CongressIndiaCroreManoj Tiwary (cricketer)Indian rupeeBengalCricketPress Trust of IndiaAroop BiswasBharatiya Janata PartyMamata BanerjeeWest Bengal
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