The Economic Times

Bengal polls: Matua first family split deepens battle in Bagda, Gaighata as SIR jolts BJP bastions

Elections in West Bengal's Bagda and Gaighata are complicated by a divided Matua family. Concerns over voter list deletions create anxiety among refugee Hindus. The traditional BJP-TMC battle is now a family feud. This division impacts the Matua community's political future. The outcome could have wider implications for the region.