Bengal's Matuas Are Caught Between BJP's Identity Politics and the Citizenship Concern
Bengal's Matuas Are Caught Between BJP's Identity Politics and the Citizenship Concern In the meantime, a section of Namashudras feel that Matuas are being disproportionately focused upon, leading to a vacuum when it comes to the larger community's demands. 'Matuas have significant presence in four parliamentary seats in West Bengal, making them one of the biggest vote banks in the state.' Photo: Himadri Ghosh Rights20 hours ago Thakurbari:Â Deepak Das came to Thakurbari from Habra, on the eve of the birth centenary of Harichand Thakur, founder of a Hindu sect known as the Matuas. When aske...
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