Matua Voters' Names at Risk? Bengal Election Suspense Over Final List
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Matua Voters' Names Removed from List? Bengal Elections Face Big Suspense
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Moneycontrol•21-02-2026, 17:13
Matua Voters' Names Removed from List? Bengal Elections Face Big Suspense
•Concerns rise in West Bengal over potential removal of Matua community names from the final voter list, due February 28.
•The issue is linked to the SIR process and citizenship, as those without Indian citizenship are not included.
•Central government formed a committee on February 20 to process CAA citizenship applications, but timing raises questions for the February 28 voter list deadline.
•Trinamool alleges large-scale removals, accusing the Matua community of being cheated; BJP claims to champion Matua rights.
•The Matua community's significant electoral influence means exclusions could heavily impact upcoming assembly elections.