A Calcuttan who had travelled to more than 50 countries on his Indian passport learnt on Tuesday morning that he was no longer an Indian voter. Imran Zaki, 58, a successful businessman and social worker, said he was scared and ashamed. Many of them are from marginalised sections who have a fraction of the resources or social standing that Zaki does. A former voter in the Chowringhee Assembly constituency, Imran Zaki shared his exasperation with The TelegraphSeveral questions struck me after I saw my name deleted. What about the numerous stamps on my Indian passport?

Source: The Telegraph April 08, 2026 05:47 UTC