Archive · 9 Dec 2025
BJP Ex-MP Alleges Nationwide Fake Birth Certificate Racket
A former BJP MP named Kirit Somaiya has accused many people of creating fake birth certificates in many states.
He says this is a big problem because it can change who is allowed to vote.
The government is now checking all the birth certificates to make sure they are real.
Somaiya also said that some government workers and political parties are involved in this scam.
The police have been asked to investigate and file official reports against those who submitted fake documents.
Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya alleges a nationwide network of fake birth certificates.
The scam is claimed to extend across multiple states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Police have been directed to file FIRs against applicants with suspicious or incomplete documents.
Somaiya accuses government officials and opposition parties of involvement in the scam.
The Maharashtra government has ordered a review of all birth certificates issued in the state.
- Who
- Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya
- What
- Allegations of a fake birth certificate network
- When
- Over the past two months, with recent developments
- Where
- Across multiple states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal
- Why
- To influence electoral rolls and enable political motives
- Alleged Scam
- Fake birth certificate network
- States Involved
- Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal
- Cities with FIRs
- 31 cities
- Government Officials Involved
- 48 in Nandurbar
- Action Taken
- Police directed to file FIRs
- Political Accusations
- Vote jihad by opposition parties
- Government Response
- Review of birth certificates ordered