Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Maharashtra BJP Leader's Name on West Bengal Voter List
A BJP leader from Maharashtra, Ujjwala Burungle, was found to have her name on the voter list in West Bengal.
She is already a registered voter in Maharashtra and was a candidate in the 2026 District Council elections there.
Her name appeared on the 2025 voter list in West Bengal, causing political tension.
The Trinamool Congress claims this is part of a pattern of the BJP adding fake names to the voter list to gain an advantage in upcoming elections.
The BJP says the Election Commission will investigate the matter.
It turns out her name was registered in West Bengal because her husband had a gold business there for 17 years.
Ujjwala Burungle, a BJP leader from Maharashtra, found on West Bengal voter list.
Her name appears in both Maharashtra and West Bengal voter lists.
Trinamool Congress alleges BJP is adding fake names to the voter list.
BJP says the Election Commission will investigate the matter.
Her name was registered in West Bengal due to her husband's business there.
- Who
- Ujjwala Burungle, a BJP leader from Maharashtra
- What
- Her name found on West Bengal voter list
- When
- During the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process
- Where
- Ward No. 12 of Dubrajpur Municipality, Birbhum, West Bengal
- Why
- Due to discrepancies in voter registration information
- Name of the Leader
- Ujjwala Burungle
- Residence
- Nashik, Maharashtra
- Voter List in West Bengal
- Ward No. 12 of Dubrajpur Municipality, Birbhum
- Issue
- Name found in both Maharashtra and West Bengal voter lists
- Notice Issued
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing notice
- Allegations by Trinamool Congress
- BJP adding fake names to voter list
- BJP Response
- Election Commission to investigate the matter
- Reason for Registration
- Husband's business in Dubrajpur, West Bengal
