On India Today’s NewsTrack, anchor Marya Shakil leads a discussion on the high-stakes West Bengal elections, focusing on the shifting dynamics of identity and gender politics. Professor Badri Narayan explains how the contest has polarised into a battle between ‘Hindu identity’ and ‘Bengali identity’, with both the BJP and Trinamool Congress (TMC) competing for the trust of women voters. Political strategist Amitabh Tiwari highlights that while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee remains the tallest woman leader in the state, concerns over law and order and women’s safety are resonating on the ground. The panel also addresses the possible impact of a one-third reservation for women and the ‘Modi factor’ among silent voters. Furthermore, Garga Chatterjee raises a critical concern regarding the reported removal of nearly 50 lakh names from the electoral rolls, predominantly affecting Bengali Hindus and Muslims. He argues that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process has become an existential issue regarding the citizenship and voting rights of Bengalis in India.
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