Ground Report: Identity Politics In Coal Belt Asansol Ahead Of Bengal Polls

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Asansol, a historic coal belt city in West Bengal located at the confluence of the Damodar and Ajoy rivers, is experiencing identity politics ahead of state elections. Originally a forested area named after Asan trees, the region now grapples with complex political divisions. The city represents a significant electoral battleground where various political identities and community interests intersect during the polling season.

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