Sibling Rivalry Shakes Up West Bengal's Matua Politics
West Bengal's Matua community is witnessing a feud between Union Minister Shantanu Thakur and his brother, BJP MLA Subrata Thakur, causing political ripples as assembly polls approach. The disagreement, rooted in control over community spaces, poses challenges for the BJP while the TMC sees opportunity in the discord.
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A heated dispute within the influential Matua community has escalated, pitting Union Minister Shantanu Thakur against his elder brother, BJP MLA Subrata Thakur, with significant political implications in West Bengal as assembly elections loom.
The BJP, which relies heavily on the Matua community for electoral support, is finding itself in a difficult position, struggling to manage the sibling rivalry. Meanwhile, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is seizing the moment, hoping to exploit the internal conflict within the BJP as a political advantage.
The clash began over a camp organized by Shantanu's followers in Thakurnagar, the community's epicenter, leading to public accusations between the brothers. The fallout has deepened the BJP's worries about alienating the crucial Matua vote bank, a factor that could decisively impact upcoming elections.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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