BJP's CAA card has confused Matua voters in Bongaon and adjoining seats in Bengal

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 16, 2024
Bongaon, a critical Lok Sabha constituency on the India-Bangladesh border, witnesses a quiet period before polling. The Matua community, dominant with 70% of voters, is central. Concerns about CAA-NRC, lack of election activity, and key figures like Amit Shah and Mamata Banerjee shape the electoral landscape.

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