Bengal

Kolkata: As central BJP leaders push for Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) camps in Bengal’s border districts to help Hindu refugees secure citizenship, divisions have surfaced within the state unit, with some fearing that the upcoming voter list revision could exclude sections of the Matua community.

BJP national general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh, who chaired a workshop on the CAA drive, announced plans for around 700 camps across 17 districts, focusing on border areas such as North 24-Parganas, Nadia, Cooch Behar, and North Dinajpur. He also attended a ‘Bhai Phonta’ celebration to strengthen grassroots connections ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls.

The BJP has already trained workers and leaders on how to conduct CAA camps. Trainees will now guide others in helping pers

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