Archive · 9 Jun 2025
India Voter in Bangladesh Protest Sparks Political Row
A man named Niutan Das, who participated in protests in Bangladesh, is registered to vote in India, which sparked political controversy.
BJP accuses the ruling TMC party of allowing illegal immigrants to vote, while TMC blames border security.
Das claims Indian citizenship and has voter ID since 2014.
Das's cousin says he was born in Bangladesh and votes in both countries, raising concerns about voter fraud.
The issue has heightened tensions ahead of next year's elections.
Niutan Das, linked to August 2024 Bangladesh protests, is registered as a voter in West Bengal, India.
Das claims Indian citizenship and presented documents to support his claim.
Das states he has been a voter since 2014 and got a replacement voter card with help from a local MLA.
His cousin claims Das was born in Bangladesh and votes in both countries.
The BJP accuses TMC of manipulating voter lists and enabling illegal immigration.
- Who
- Niutan Das, a man who participated in protests in Bangladesh and is registered as a voter in India.
- What
- Allegations of a man having voting rights in both India and Bangladesh.
- When
- 2014 (First Indian Voter ID), August 2024 (Bangladesh Protests)
- Where
- Kakdwip, West Bengal; Bangladesh
- Why
- Allegations of dual voting rights and potential voter list manipulation.
Trinamool Congress Stance
BJP Stance
Citizenship/Voter Registration
Trinamool Congress Stance
TMC blames the central government and BSF for border security failures.
BJP Stance
BJP accuses TMC of enabling illegal immigration and manipulating voter lists for electoral gains.
- Accused
- Niutan Das
- Location
- Kakdwip, West Bengal, India
- First Voter Registration
- 2014
- Political Party (India)
- Trinamool Congress
- Cousin's Claim
- Born in Bangladesh, Votes in Both Countries
- Bangladesh Protests
- August 2024
Sources
TMC Worker Accused of Dual Voting Rights in India and Bangladesh
TMC activist seen in Bangladesh protest listed as voter in Bengal, sparks nationality row
Bangladesh anti-Sheikh Hasina student protester Newton Das found to be Bengal voter
2024 Bangladesh uprising protester found in Bengal’s voter list