Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 22 : Former Union Sports Minister and BJP MP Anurag Singh Thakur spoke about the TB Mukt Bharat Awareness Cricket Match held at Mumbai's MCA Cricket Ground on Saturday, featuring politicians and actors.
On the Neta XI vs Abhineta XI match under the TB-Free India movement, Thakur said, "Neta XI vs Abhineta XI match is being held for awareness. We will play matches in every corner of the country for TB Free India in 2025."
Actor Suniel Shetty took part in a unique initiative to spread awareness about Tuberculosis (TB).MP Anurag Singh Thakur expressed gratitude to Shetty for participating in the TB Mukt Bharat Awareness Cricket Match.
He added, "I thank the actors, along with Suniel Shetty, who have joined this initiative. To take the resolution of TB Free India and forward the message to the public.... we will play against each other irrespective of political parties, region, and languages as the country comes first for everyone... 'TB haarega Bhaarat jeetega'."
Suniel Shetty added, "This is a very good initiative...Anurag Thakur always participates in such initiatives...All the young, fit, dynamic leaders are here..."
A friendly cricket match, TB Mukt Bharat Awareness Cricket Match, was held at Mumbai's MCA Cricket Ground on March 22, featuring politicians and actors.

Sharing details about the match, former Union Minister and Member of Parliament Anurag Singh Thakur on X wrote on March 19, "TB will lose, the country will win! The stalwarts of politics and cinema will take to the cricket pitch to make the vision of 'TB-free India' of the respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji a reality. Don't forget to watch."
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Expressed his excitement, Suniel, via a voice note conveyed, "Cricket has always been more than just a game for India. It's a force that unites, inspires and amplifies powerful messages. Today, it carries a greater purpose. A TB Mukt Bharat. Echoing the vision of our Honourable Prime Minister, Sri Narendra Modi ji. Led by Member of Parliament, Sri Anurag Thakur Singh, who is also a global champion on TB."
"This match unites MPs and the entertainment fraternity to send a strong message. The fight against TB needs all of us. If our collective voice can help spread awareness, encourage early detection and break the stigma around TB, then every ball bowled and every run scored will be a step towards a healthier TB Mukt Bharat," he added.
In December 2024, parliamentarians under Rajya Sabha Chairman XI and Lok Sabha Speaker XI played a friendly cricket match at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium to raise awareness about TB.