West Bengal's Matua Community Shows Shift Towards BJP Ahead of 2026 Elections
West Bengal polls 2026: Amid voter row, Nadia’s Matua belt shows BJP leanings, minimal deletions
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In Majhdia, Nadia district, West Bengal, the Matua community, primarily Hindu refugees from Bangladesh, is leaning towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) amid concerns over voter deletions. As the 2026 assembly elections approach, local farmers express their struggles with agricultural profitability and job scarcity, while hoping for political change.
- 01The Matua community in Majhdia, Nadia, shows increasing support for the BJP ahead of the 2026 elections.
- 02Residents express concerns over recent voter deletions and their impact on electoral participation.
- 03Local farmers are struggling with low onion prices and limited job opportunities.
- 04The area has a history of Hindu refugees from Bangladesh, influencing local political dynamics.
- 05Fencing along the border has improved security for farmers in the region.
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In Majhdia, located in Nadia district, West Bengal, the Matua community, primarily composed of Hindu refugees from Bangladesh, is displaying a notable shift towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the 2026 assembly elections approach. Amidst uproar over voter deletions following a special revision of electoral rolls, residents express concerns about their participation in the electoral process. The area, which falls under the Krishnaganj (SC) constituency, is witnessing a four-way contest among candidates from the BJP, Trinamool Congress, Congress, and CPI-M. Local farmers, such as Nitish Biswas, are struggling with low onion prices at ₹9.5 per kg and are in debt, highlighting the economic challenges faced by the community. The fencing along the border, established in 1998, has provided security for farmers, reducing incidents of theft from across the border. As the elections draw near, the Matua community hopes for a favorable political outcome, reflecting their historical ties and aspirations for better living conditions.
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The shift in political support towards the BJP could influence local governance and agricultural policies, potentially affecting the livelihoods of farmers in the region.
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