Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Newton Das Faces Voter Roll Removal Over Dual Nationality
Officials are removing Newton Das from the voter list in West Bengal.
This is because they are looking into claims that he voted in both India and Bangladesh.
Pictures show him at a protest in Bangladesh.
His family says he has cards for both countries, which isn't normally allowed.
The government is investigating to see if he voted in India legally.
Newton Das faces removal from the West Bengal voter list.
The decision follows an investigation into Das's alleged involvement in Bangladeshi protests.
Images show Das participating in student-led protests in Dhaka in July 2024.
Das has been a registered voter in Kakdwip, West Bengal, since 2014.
A relative claims Das possesses voter cards for both India and Bangladesh.
- Who
- Newton Das, West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer, and the BJP.
- What
- Removal of Newton Das from West Bengal voter list.
- When
- The process has commenced recently in response to allegations.
- Where
- West Bengal, India and Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Why
- Due to allegations of dual nationality and his involvement in Bangladeshi protests.
Concern over Das's Eligibility
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Voter Eligibility
Concern over Das's Eligibility
The BJP questions how Das could vote in India while being involved in political movements in Bangladesh.
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- Name
- Newton Das
- Age
- 32
- Location of voter registration
- Kakdwip, West Bengal
- Lok Sabha Constituency
- Mathurapur
- Allegation
- Dual nationality
- Event
- Dhaka student protests