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Meanwhile, former TMC leader Humayun Kabir, former journalist Rantidev Sengupta, actor-turned-BJP leader Joy Banerjee and state BJP vice-president Subhas Sarkar were also announced as candidates. AdvertisingThe BJP has so far announced its candidates in 40 out of 42 seats in the state. The announcement turned the family feud in Thakurbari of Matua Mahasangha into a political fight after it fielded Shantanu Thakur as its candidate from Bongaon constituency. This will not only benefit the community, but also benefit our party as well,” said a senior BJP leader on condition of anonymity. According to political observers, the support or Matua community will be a crucial determining factor in seats such as Ranaghat, Bongaon, Krishnanagar, Barrackpore, Barasat and Cooch Behar..