The Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to safeguard the voting rights of delisted Hindu refugees from Bangladesh, contingent on the acceptance of their appeals by appellate tribunals. Sabuj Das, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a Hindu refugee, criticized the timing of the decision, stating that many refugees were delisted due to delays in obtaining Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) certificates. The CAA, enacted to expedite citizenship for non-Muslims fleeing religious persecution from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, has been a contentious issue in West Bengal, especially among the Matua community, which has historically supported the BJP. Opposition leaders, including Mamata Bala Thakur from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), argue that the BJP's narrative surrounding the electoral roll revision is aimed at disenfranchising Matua voters. With upcoming elections on April 23 and April 29, the situation remains tense, as approximately 30,000 Matua voters have been delisted, significantly affecting electoral outcomes in key constituencies. The TMC has accused the BJP of using the CAA to manipulate voter registration and suppress opposition votes, raising concerns about the implications for both Hindu and Muslim communities in Bengal.