The Economic Times

Insiders vs outsiders, and a raja under the arch: Bengal goes to polls as debate over identity and development takes center stage

West Bengal votes today on a single issue: insiders versus outsiders. Mamata Banerjee seeks to keep BJP out, fearing cultural and existential changes. Prime Minister Modi's challengers aim to reshape the state financially. The election's outcome will impact the future of West Bengal, Purba Bardhaman district, and its villages.