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Two Matua Factions Clash Over NRC in Bengal

In Bengal, two Matua factions owing loyalty to the BJP and TMC clashed at the group’s spiritual headquarters in North 24-Parganas’ Thakurnagar.
According to sources, “the NRC issue deepened an existing political divide among members of the community.”
The Matuas — who belong to the Namasudras community of Bengal — are divided between Mamatabala and the Bongaon BJP MP.

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The source also said that the conflict within their community is beginning to reflect the nationwide TMC-BJP quarrel”.
Both factions claimed they had filed complaints at Gaighata police station.

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