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Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Topic: Matuas

Dalit Matuas in Bengal are seething. CAA is failing them, and others in Bangladesh

Dalit members of the Matua sect say CAA rules have crushed their citizenship hopes. ‘Fellow Matuas in Bangladesh are being targeted for being Sanatanis.’

Eye on upcoming Bengal assembly bypolls, why BJP retained Shantanu Thakur in Modi 3.0

Bongaon MP Thakur, an influential leader of the Matua community, is now one of only two representatives from Bengal in Modi’s new Council of Ministers, the other being Sukanta Majumdar.

Mamata is opposing CAA to bolster her Muslim vote bank, says Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar

Kolkata: Shuttling between Sandeshkhali and Balurghat, the Lok Sabha constituency from where he became a first-time MP in 2019 and from where he will...

How Modi govt’s move to notify CAA rules will politically impact West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Implementation of CAA was a key demand of Matua-Namasudras, who form around 40% of electorate in Ranaghat (SC) and Bongaon (SC) Lok Sabha constituencies, both community strongholds.

Who is Mamata Bala Thakur & why TMC wants this Matua leader in Rajya Sabha

Matuas form the second-largest bloc of SC voters in West Bengal. Mamata Bala Thakur's late husband Kapil Krishna Thakur had won Bongaon Lok Sabha seat for TMC in 2014.

Amit Shah pledges CAA rollout before Lok Sabha polls. Why it’s crucial for BJP in Bengal

Bengal sends 3rd-highest number of MPs to Lok Sabha. Mamata has vowed to not let Citizenship (Amendment) Act be implemented in state, where BJP continues to woo the Matua community.

‘BJP makes empty promises before elections’ — Mamata reaches out to Matuas, but opposes CAA

At a rally in Nadia, Bengal CM claims BJP is using Citizenship (Amendment) Act for Gujarat polls & asserts Matuas are very much citizens of this country.

3rd deadline missed, Bengal BJP leaders to knock on PM Modi’s door to protest CAA delay

CAA was passed by Parliament in 2019, but central government yet to form rules for its implementation. On 9 January, it missed the third deadline extension.

Matuas & Rajbanshis of Bengal both want CAA. So, why did one vote for BJP & not the other?

CAA promises to ease citizenship for six minority communities from 3 Muslim-majority neighbours. It’s a law the Matuas and Rajbanshis are waiting for.

CAA to be implemented for refugees, Matua community after Covid vaccine drive — Amit Shah

Accusing opposition parties of misleading minorities about CAA, Amit Shah Thursday said its implementation will not impact the citizenship status of Indian minorities.

On Camera

Army wives fight a silent battle. Don’t abuse them for seeking small joys

The next time you see a post featuring a sari-clad woman at a party or a travel reel from an unknown location, ask yourself — how does her joy threaten yours?

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.