BJP Leader's Voter List Remark Sparks Row, Party in Damage Control Mode in Bengal

• BJP's Lal Singh Arya stated illegal Bangladeshis, regardless of caste/religion, shouldn't be on voter lists, sparking controversy.
• The remark contradicts BJP's stance on the Matua community and CAA, causing embarrassment for the party in West Bengal.
• West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya disowned Arya's statement, calling it personal opinion and not party policy.
• Bengal BJP removed the video of Arya's press conference and criticized central leadership for sending such speakers.
• Trinamool Congress seized the opportunity, accusing BJP of targeting Bengalis and Matuas, planning to publicize the issue.

Why It Matters: BJP faces backlash in Bengal after a leader's controversial voter list comment, aiding TMC.