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West Bengal elections: PM Modi pledges citizenship for Matua Namasudras under CAA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged that Matua Namasudra community members will receive citizenship through the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at a poll rally in Bongaon, West Bengal. The article also notes ongoing voter roll revisions and related concerns in Matua-heavy areas ahead of the second phase of voting.
Why It Matters
The pledge targets Matua voters who influence several assembly seats, potentially shaping electoral dynamics in the region.
Timeline
6 Events
Second phase of West Bengal elections set for April 29; voter deletions raise uncertainty
April 26, 2026
The second phase of voting in West Bengal is scheduled for April 29, but a large section of Matua voters face uncertainty due to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) deletions affecting Matua-heavy constituencies
April 26, 2026
The article cites deletions in Matua-heavy constituencies following SIR, with about 3.25 lakh names struck off in North 24 Parganas; deletion rates between 67% and 88% in Bongaon; Gaighata and Bagdah seeing large deletions; in Nadia, over 90% of those under scrutiny did not make final rolls.
PM Modi pledges Matua Namasudras will get citizenship under CAA
April 26, 2026
At a poll rally in Bengal's Bongaon, Modi pledged that Matua Namasudra community members will receive citizenship through the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Prayers at Thakurbari before rally in Thakurnagar
April 26, 2026
Before his poll rally in the Bongaon area, Modi offered prayers at Thakurbari, the main temple of the Matua Mahasangha at Thakurnagar.
Modi visits Orakandi shrine in Bangladesh
2021
Modi paid homage at Orakandi in Bangladesh in 2021.
Modi visits Thakurnagar Thakurbari temple
2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Thakurnagar, home to the Thakurbari temple of the Matua Mahasangha, in 2019.