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Elections in West Bengal's Bagda and Gaighata are complicated by a divided Matua family. Concerns over voter list deletions create anxiety among refugee Hindus. The traditional BJP-TMC battle is now a family feud. This division impacts the Matua community's political future. The outcome could have wider implications for the region.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has built her governance model around targeted welfare schemes since 2011, using them as a core political strategy while facing an expanding challenge from the BJP in the state. Her flagship programme, 'Lakshmir Bhandar, provides monthly financial support to women, offering Rs1,500 for general category and Rs1,700 for SC and ST beneficiaries after a recent revision, and has become a key factor in voter outreach.