Prime Minister Modi will hold a rally in Nadia, Taherpur on 20 December. Main discussion on SIR issue, focus on Matua and refugee vote bank, opposition to Mamata Banerjee and political strategy of West Bengal elections 2026.
Kolkata. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a rally in Taherpur in Nadia district of West Bengal on December 20. This rally is taking place at a time when Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress is opposing the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state. The reaction of Matua vote bank on SIR exercise and the importance of refugee votes makes this rally even more sensitive.
SIR controversy: Opposition’s displeasure
Mamata Banerjee of Trinamool Congress has opposed the SIR exercise. He says that this process is being done to influence voters and take political advantage. Mamata Banerjee has already held rallies in Matua dominated areas like Nadia and North 24 Parganas, where she warned the public about SIR. But now Prime Minister Modi’s rally can further increase this political suspense. During the rally, BJP is expected to target the state government on the SIR issue.
Voter list and election strategy
The draft voter list in West Bengal is going to be released on 16 December. Four days later, PM Modi will hold a rally in Taherpur. This time and place is very important politically. Taherpur is part of the Ranaghat Lok Sabha constituency and the bordering Nadia district has a high Matua and refugee population. Because of this the political importance of this area increases. Political experts believe that this visit of Modi has been decided with the aim of targeting Matua and border refugee votes. In such a situation, this rally is not just a public meeting but is being considered an important part of the political strategy.
Focus on Matua and refugee votes
Taherpur area has a majority Matua population. In previous elections, this vote bank has many times been decisive for those in power. Modi’s rally amid SIR controversy makes it more important. BJP hopes that through this rally it can strengthen its hold in Matua and Refugee vote bank. Experts believe that the conflict between SIR and voter list is creating new suspense in the politics of Bengal. This conflict between Modi and Mamata Banerjee can also affect the results of the next assembly elections.
Increasing suspense in election environment
This visit of Nadia is not just a political public meeting but is being considered as a strategic step amid the SIR controversy. The opposition and the public will keep an eye on the Prime Minister’s words during the rally. The question is whether this rally will only be a means of connecting voters, or is there a bigger election conspiracy hidden behind it. SIR, voter list and Matua vote bank – all eyes are on these.