Kirti Azad Stuns BJP, Set for Major Victory in West Bengal

Kirti Azad, the former Indian cricketer and current Trinamool Congress candidate, is on the verge of a stunning victory in the Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency in West Bengal. Leading by over 1.37 lakh votes, Azad is set to defeat one of the BJP's most senior state leaders, Dilip Ghosh.

Azad's victory is reminiscent of his famous "grubber" delivery that cleaned up Ian Botham in the 1983 World Cup semi-final. Just as Botham was left in disbelief, Ghosh may be wondering what hit him.

Azad's win is significant for several reasons. First, it is a major setback for the BJP, which has been trying to gain a foothold in West Bengal. Second, it is a personal triumph for Azad, who has had a tumultuous political career.

Azad, the son of former Bihar CM Bhagwat Jha Azad, was a sports quota student at St. Stephen's College in Delhi. He was a powerful Delhi Ranji captain and a verbose national selector. However, his open feud with Arun Jaitley over alleged corruption in the DDCA led him to switch to Congress.

In West Bengal, Azad has found a new lease of life under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek. Despite being unfamiliar with the Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency, Azad has managed to connect with the voters, particularly the non-Bengali population.

Azad's victory is a testament to his ability to remain a newsmaker. Whether as a cricketer, a politician, or a critic of the DDCA, Azad has always been a polarizing figure. However, one thing is for sure: he is a man who cannot be ignored.

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