Speaking post-match, Shiv Sena parliamentarian Shrikant Shinde highlighted the tradition. ‘MP-11 has been battling teams like Delhi Police under the TB-free India drive for over a decade. Such games make the goal of TB eradication feel achievable and should be a regular feature,’ he remarked.

Shinde praised the MPs’ commendable showing despite their packed legislative calendars. BJP’s Soumitra Khan reinforced the message: ‘The result of this MP-11 vs Delhi Police match is irrelevant. Our real victory lies in vanquishing TB.’ He confidently forecasted BJP’s success in Bengal’s assembly polls, aiming to form the next government.

Originating from BJP MP Anurag Thakur’s vision, the campaign deploys MP-11 in matches against diverse opponents to propagate ‘TB Will Lose, Nation Will Win.’ These events have transformed public perceptions, slashing TB cases nationwide.

Cricket stalwarts among MPs, including Thakur—a past BCCI and state association head—and Manoj Tiwari, actively engage, leveraging their sporting legacy. This fusion of cricket’s popularity and health advocacy is accelerating India’s journey to becoming tuberculosis-free, fostering community involvement at every level.