8 months ago
Trinamool and BJP Clash Over Matua Voter Deletions
The Trinamool Congress and the BJP are arguing over the Matua community's voting rights in West Bengal.
The Trinamool says the BJP promised citizenship to the Matuas but has not kept its word, and many Matua voters' names have been deleted from the voter list.
The BJP says it is helping the Matuas through the Citizenship Amendment Act, but the Trinamool does not believe them.
The Matuas are worried about their future and their right to vote.
Both parties are trying to win the support of the Matua community, which is an important voting group in the state.
Trinamool accuses BJP of betraying the Matua community over voter deletions and citizenship promises.
Over 86,000 Matua voters' names deleted in four Assembly constituencies.
BJP claims 50 lakh Rohingya Muslims to be deleted, but figures not supported.
Trinamool alleges BJP is using Matuas for political gain and then discarding them.
BJP's junior minister Shantanu Thakur advises Matuas to endure the hardship of exclusion.
- Who
- Trinamool Congress and BJP
- What
- Accusations of betrayal over Matua voter deletions and citizenship promises
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- When
- December 2025
- Why
- Discrepancies in electoral rolls and citizenship promises
Key facts
- Names Deleted
- 86,175
- Affected Constituencies
- Bongaon North, Bongaon South, Gaighata, Bagda
- Total Names Deleted
- 58 lakh
- Names Under Scrutiny
- 1.36 crore
- BJP's Claim
- 50 lakh Rohingya Muslims to be deleted
- Matua Population in Bengal
- 17.4% of SC population
- Matua-Dominated Assembly Seats
- 45 out of 294
- CAA Application Process
- Thousands of Matuas have applied for citizenship
Timeline
BJP's inaction on Matua citizenship sparks TMC's ire.
Then, TMC accuses BJP of betraying Matua community.
TMC alleges BJP deleted Matua names from voter lists.
Quotes
Shantanu Thakur
BJP MP
“In order to throw out 50 lakh Rohingyas, Bangladeshi and Pakistani Muslims from India, if one lakh names of Matuas are also deleted then we have to accept that as we cannot continue with our sufferings.”
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“I have used the word ‘if’ in my statement.”
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Mamatabala Thakur
TMC Rajya Sabha MP
“Shantanu Thakur had only made detrimental comments. Our supporters with posters in hand demanded clarification from Shantanu only then his supporters came out from his room and randomly started clashing with our supporters.”
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Suvendu Adhikari
Leader of Opposition
“Mamata Banerjee will no longer remain the Chief Minister after four months. The Hindus will give their votes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Muslims will rely on Humayun Kabir and Naushad Siddiqui.”
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Sources
Trinamool vs BJP: The Big Battle For The Matua Vote Bank
Violent Clash Between TMC And BJP Matua Supporters In Thakurnagar Over Shantanu Thakur’s Remarks
Matua: Protest over Union minister’s ‘sacrifice’ comment on roll revision triggers BJP-TMC scuffle
Shantanu Thakur’s ‘sacrifice’ comment on voter roll revision triggers Matua backlash - Telegraph India
Trinamool accuses BJP of betrayal over Matua voter deletions and citizenship promises - Telegraph India
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