Matua Voter List Row: BJP Leaders Meet President Murmu
BJP delegation led by Shantanu Thakur meets President Droupadi Murmu, alleges disenfranchisement of Matua voters in Bengal. Suvendu Adhikari assures community in Bongaon.
BJP delegation led by Shantanu Thakur meets President Droupadi Murmu, alleges disenfranchisement of Matua voters in Bengal. Suvendu Adhikari assures community in Bongaon.
BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh and Samik Bhattacharya campaigned in Ranaghat to address Matua community's fears over CAA implementation, urging them to fill forms. They target 80 key assembly segments.
BJP MLA Swapan Majumdar attends SIR hearing amid voter list anxiety in Matua areas. TMC attacks, offers support. Nearly 1 lakh Matua refugees face scrutiny.
Union Minister Shantanu Thakur warns TMC's Abhishek Banerjee against visiting Harichand-Guruchand Thakur temple with police security on January 9. TMC hits back, asserting his right to pray. Read the full story.
TMC's Kunal Ghosh counters Amit Shah's BJP victory claim for Bengal 2026, alleging voter deletion conspiracies and highlighting BJP's 'washing machine' politics. Read the full political showdown.
Former Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh's presence at Amit Shah's meetings signals a political shift, while the absence of key Matua and Rajbangshi leaders raises questions. Get the latest political analysis.
Former Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh's presence at Amit Shah's meeting signals a political comeback, while key Matua and Rajbangshi leaders' absence highlights party challenges ahead of the 2026 state polls. Read the full analysis.
TMC's Shantanu Banerjee warns Abhishek against forceful entry at Matua Thakurbari for January 9 puja. Details on the political showdown in Thakurnagar, Bongaon.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges BJP government in West Bengal post-2026, addresses Matua community's CAA fears, and vows to stop illegal infiltration. Read the full story.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah forecasts a BJP government in West Bengal with a two-thirds majority in 2026, pledges to stop infiltration and addresses Matua community's CAA concerns.
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury met PM Modi, raising concerns over violence against Bengali migrant workers in BJP-ruled states and fears of the Matua community about voter list exclusion. Read more.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a crucial 3-day visit to West Bengal, reviewing BJP's election strategy, Matua outreach, and SIR concerns ahead of state polls.
Jaipur's Chandpole market traders intensify protest against a liquor shop near religious sites, threatening a complete shutdown on December 31 if authorities fail to relocate it.
Hundreds of Rajasthan government employees staged a massive protest in Jaipur, demanding action on 1.25 lakh vacant posts and salary anomalies. Will the state government act before the budget session? Read more.
Special Intensive Revision hearings for voter lists commence in Bengal's Matua heartland. Thousands, many lacking documents, queue up amid fears of exclusion and uncertain citizenship status under CAA.
Verandahs of three shops collapsed in Jaipur's Nehru Bazaar, highlighting dangerous structural neglect in heritage markets. No injuries reported. Read about the urgent maintenance crisis.
ECI's decision to accept CAA certificates for voter registration aids Matua community in West Bengal, bridging the 'legacy' gap. BJP hails move, TMC questions it.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's targeted message to the Matua-Namasudra community after a cancelled rally highlights their crucial electoral role in West Bengal. Explore the history, politics, and future of this key voting bloc.
A survey of 15 West Bengal assembly seats shows a high rate of 'untraceable' voters post-electoral roll revision, sparking political debate and fears of disenfranchisement in the Matua community. Read the full report.
Amid SIR voter list revisions, West Bengal's Matua community faces citizenship anxiety. Union Minister Shantanu Thakur's remarks add tension as thousands seek CAA protection. Read the full story.
Twelve AIMM members were injured in a factional clash in Bongaon's Thakurbari during a protest against Union minister Shantanu Thakur's comment on voter list deletions. Police deployed to control violence.
BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh's claim about Matua community names being deleted from electoral rolls ignites a political firestorm in West Bengal. TMC hits back, accusing BJP of spreading misinformation.
Union minister Shantanu Thakur's comment on potential Matua voter deletions triggers political storm in Bengal. TMC cries betrayal as community faces citizenship uncertainty. Read the full story.
A public clash between BJP MP Shantanu Thakur and MLA Subrata Thakur in Thakurnagar reveals deep factionalism within the Matua community's political wing. Read the full story.
TMC accuses PM Modi of ignoring Matua community's citizenship fears amid voter roll revision, countering his 'jungle raj' remarks on Bengal governance. Key leaders respond.
PM Modi's virtual address in Bengal courted Matua voters & addressed the 'Bankim-da' fallout. Key issues: SIR implementation, infiltration, and development promises. Read the full analysis.
Trinamool Congress accuses PM Modi of avoiding CAA concerns during his virtual address to the Matua community in Bengal, highlighting fears over voter list removals and citizenship delays.
PM Narendra Modi took to social media after his Kolkata trip, addressing CAA assurances for Matuas, the Messi event chaos, and border infiltration. TMC fires back with sharp retorts.
PM Modi's fog-hit virtual rally in Bengal tackled Matua voter anxieties over electoral rolls and countered TMC's 'Bankim da' criticism. Read the full political analysis.
PM Modi addressed a rally in Bengal, promising CAA implementation to allay Matuas' fears and accusing TMC of 'Maha Jungle Raj'. TMC countered the claims. Read the full political showdown.