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The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalism

In Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paara-level support, which parties maintain through state-backed protection, resource distribution and dispute mediation.

5 Jun 2026 11:19 pm