Cricketer Manoj Tiwary To Take Oath As Minister Of State In West Bengal On Monday

Cricketer Manoj Tiwary's name was also included in the list of ministers released by Trinamool Congress after the victory in the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021.

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Kolkata: Trinamool Congress (TMC) released a list of 24 cabinet ministers and 19 ministers of state on Sunday. Cricketer Manoj Tiwary's name was also included in the list of Ministers of State. 

The 35-year old cricketer-turned-politician contested from Shibpur Vidhansabha constituency in the West Bengal Elections. He defeated BJP’s, Rathin Chakraborty. 

"At this point, I am not thinking of taking up sports administration. But I will always work for the betterment of sportspersons and sports in general," said Manoj Tiwary to Telegraph after winning the election. “This victory belongs to every citizen of Shibpur, this victory belongs to all who supported me & also who didn’t. Congratulations to all of you! But it’s not the right time to celebrate. We will wait till out Bengal wins the battle over Covid-19. Stay safe, Joy Bangla,” tweeted Tiwary after his victory. 

Here is the full list of ministers of West Bengal

Manoj Tiwary will take the oath as a minister of state on Monday. 

Manoj Tiwary had recently also made a canny tweet when there was a lot of uproar among Indian celebrities and cricketers after pop star Rihanna put out a Tweet in support of the farmers’ movement in India. 

He had also made a sarcastic tweet on the rising prices of fuel in India. "Wat an innings by Petrol so far. A well-compiled century on dis difficult situation. U looked 4 a big one d moment u played ur first ball. Equally supported by Diesel," tweeted the cricketer-turned-politician.

Tiwary is a cricketer who has been the captain of the West Bengal cricket team and has also played for India in 12 ODI’s and three T20Is.