Amit Shah Promises Citizenship to Matuas, Criticizes Mamata Banerjee
Amit Shah assures Matuas on citizenship, targets Mamata
The Economic Times
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured the Matua and Namasudra communities in West Bengal that they will receive citizenship if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power. He criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for misleading the community regarding their voting rights and reiterated the BJP's commitment to implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
- 01Amit Shah assured the Matua community of citizenship if BJP wins.
- 02He criticized Mamata Banerjee for misleading the community.
- 03Shah emphasized the BJP's commitment to implementing the CAA.
- 04The BJP aims to secure 110 seats in the upcoming elections.
- 05Shah warned against disruptions during the polling process.
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During a campaign rally in Jamalpur, Purba Bardhaman district, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured the Matua and Namasudra communities that they would receive citizenship once the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power. Shah criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly misleading the Matua community by claiming that the BJP would revoke their voting rights. Shah stated that the BJP would implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which Banerjee has reportedly obstructed. He expressed confidence that the BJP would secure 110 seats in the upcoming elections and issued a warning to Trinamool Congress-backed individuals against any attempts to disrupt the electoral process, stating that such actions would lead to strict consequences.
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If the BJP wins and implements the CAA, it could significantly affect the citizenship status of the Matua and Namasudra communities, potentially altering their political representation and rights in West Bengal.
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