Matua community

Matua community

Supporters of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrate as early trends indicate the party is leading in the West Bengal assembly election results on May 4, 2026. Photo: REUTERS

Matua voters stay firm with BJP in West Bengal

Most of the seats in the Matua belt, including Bagda, Gaighata and Bangaon in North 24 Parganas district, went to the BJP.

The Orakandi thakurbari in Bangladesh. Photo: Hindustan TImes

Across borders, the turbulent journey of South Asia’s Matua community