A man who reportedly took part in Bangladesh’s July protests in 2024 has been listed as a registered voter in India’s West Bengal, according to The Hindu, fuelling political controversy over electoral “irregularities” in the state. “I have been a voter in Kakdwip since 2014 but lost my voter card in 2017. Since he was born in Bangladesh, he is a voter of Bangladesh too. “The same Newton who was seen wielding a stick during Bangladesh’s quota reform movement is now a registered voter in Kakdwip,” he said. BJP leaders had countered the claim, alleging that Bangladeshi citizens were included in West Bengal’s voter lists with the backing of the ruling party.

Source: bd News24 June 10, 2025 13:07 UTC