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The Battle Over Citizenship: Examining the 'Ghuspaithiya' Controversy in West Bengal's Electoral Politics
Nov 07, 2025 09:11 pm CST
This analysis examines West Bengal's controversial Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the political battle over defining citizenship. The article explores how the identification of "ghuspaithiyas" (illegal migrants) has become central to the 2026 election narrative, impacting both Hindu and Muslim communities while reshaping political alignments between the Trinamool Congress and BJP. The piece highlights the complex history of migration, naturalization, and the critical relationship between citizenship status and welfare entitlements.
'Assume It's True, Want To Ask PM...': Tejashwi Yadav On Bihar 'Infiltrators'
Sep 16, 2025 10:27 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has responded sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comment about an 'infiltration crisis' in Bihar region - remarks seen by some as referring to Muslims - labelling them 'diversionary tactics' before the election.