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As Bengal gears up for the electoral battle, India Today's Marya Shakil tracks the political pulse of Matua community in North 24 Parganas district.
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00:31This is the political nerve center of 24 North Parganas, the Thakur Matwa Temple, which represents both seat of power
00:41and religious identity.
00:43The Matwas constitute roughly two to three crore people spread largely in 24 North Parganas, where I am, Nadia and
00:53parts of South Biggaul.
00:54This is a constituency which split its vote in 2021.
01:02Five years ago, the BJP won 28 of the Matwa-dominated seats, while the TMC held its ground, winning 21
01:11of these seats.
01:14What will happen this time around? Remember, both sides are going all out to woo in this crucial constituency.
01:27Do you have to come to the temple?
01:29Okay, what age is it?
01:33What age is it?
01:34Do you vote? Do you vote?
01:37Do you have to vote?
01:39Do you have to vote?
01:39Okay.
01:39Do you vote?
01:45Do you vote?
01:47Do you vote?
01:48In the last, what do you vote?
01:55Yes.
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