Taherpur rally witnesses unprecedented turnout, reflecting shifting political mood
A particularly striking aspect of the gathering was the strong presence of the Matua community, whose electoral support has traditionally been associated with the BJP. Matuas from Hanskhali and neighbouring areas made their presence felt from the very beginning of the programme, energising the crowd with the beating of traditional drums and chants of “Haribol”, lending a distinct cultural and political resonance to the rally.
Netaji Park in Taherpur, the venue of the meeting, was overflowing with people, while the surrounding streets were also packed with supporters. As Abhishek Banerjee arrived on the stage, the scale of the turnout became even more evident. It was not just Netaji Park but virtually the entire town of Taherpur that appeared to be awash with people, with the crowd reportedly extending well beyond the usual strength of Trinamool Congress workers.
Addressing the gathering from the stage, Debashis Ganguly, president of the Nadia South organisational district of the Trinamool Congress, highlighted the significance of the turnout. “We have set a record for the largest crowd at a public meeting in Taherpur,” he declared, underscoring the party’s confidence and the growing momentum witnessed at the rally.
The event was seen as a significant political moment in Nadia, with the scale of participation and the visible involvement of the Matua community adding to its broader political implications.