India News: NEW DELHI: Voting for the Bongaon constituency in the Lok Sabha elections is scheduled for May 20, marking the fifth phase of the electoral process.
LS polls: BJP counts on CAA to retain Matua stronghold Bongaon, TMC sets hopes on former turncoat aninews.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from aninews.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
India News: Bongaon, a critical Lok Sabha constituency on the India-Bangladesh border, witnesses a quiet period before polling. The Matua community, dominant with
Mamata Banerjee s CAA Stance Causes Uncertainty Among Bengal s Matua Community oneindia.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from oneindia.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Sushoma Adhikari, a 90-year-old Matua woman, recalls her journey from Bangladesh to India during Partition, highlighting the struggles faced by refugees. In Bangaon, where the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is significant, people eagerly await citizenship, especially Matuas and other backward Hindu communities. BJP candidate Shantanu Thakur is favored by many for his support of CAA. Localities in Bangaon are named after places in Bangladesh, reflecting the migrants origins. Some residents are unsure about CAA s benefits, while others are actively seeking citizenship. Despi