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West Bengal Assembly polls: Matua first family split deepens battle in Bagda, Gaighata as SIR jolts BJP bastions
The report indicates that in Bagda and Gaighata, Matua strongholds in North 24 Parganas, the election contest has moved beyond the BJP-TMC duel as the Matua first family splits with members including brothers, wives and cousins contesting from rival camps. It also notes that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has created fresh anxieties among refugee Hindus who previously voted together.
Why It Matters
The development signals a potential shift in local electoral dynamics ahead of the West Bengal Assembly polls, driven by internal Matua family splits and ongoing roll revisions affecting refugee Hindu voters.
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Matua first family split deepens contest in Bagda and Gaighata ahead of West Bengal Assembly polls
April 25, 2026
The report states that in Bagda and Gaighata, Matua strongholds in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, the election has moved beyond the familiar BJP-TMC duel as the Matua first family is divided, with brothers, wives and cousins contesting from rival camps. It also notes that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has stirred fresh anxieties among refugee Hindus who once voted together.