Sporadic violence during polling in Coochbehar, West Bengal. Incidents include injuries to political workers and complaints filed with the ECI. The Rajbanshi population s role in the electoral outcome is significant.
The Rajbanshis are the largest Scheduled Caste (SC) group in West Bengal, with a population of around 50,00,000. Since Independence they have been demanding a separate state for themselves which they believe existed long before the contours of India came into existence. Given their large population, the Rajbanshi vote will have significant impact in the upcoming general elections.
Sitting MP Nisith Pramanik constantly brings up Sandeshkhali, also appeals to Muslims; TMC's Jagadish Chandra Burma Basunia harks to steps taken by Mamata govt for Rajbongshis
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