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
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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 asked about what he thought of the Bengal assembly election, Das simply smiled.