Bangladeshi Nationals on Voter List Sparks Political Uproar in Cooch Behar

The issue first came to light in Nalgram, located in the Sitalkuchi block of Cooch Behar, where five Bangladeshi nationals—Nazir Hossain, Nazira Bibi, Safiqul Islam, Sohel Rana Mia, and Rahul Amin Mia—were found to be listed as voters. These individuals were once permanent residents of Nalgram but migrated to Bangladesh, where they now reside with their families. Shockingly, many local villagers claim they do not even recognize these names, raising further questions about the integrity of the voter list.

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Following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's instructions, Trinamul Congress (TMC) leaders, including MP and MLAs, have begun scrutinizing electoral rolls in their respective areas in Cooch Behar. In the process, at least five individuals, who now reside in Bangladesh, were found to be still listed as voters.

Acting on Miss Banerjee's directive, TMC district president Abhijit Dey Bhowmik convened a meeting and initiated the verification process of the voter list. Cooch Behar MP Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia and Dinhata MLA Udayan Guho, who also serves as the Minister for North Bengal Development, are actively involved in the scrutiny. Another meeting is expected soon to assess the situation and determine the next course of action.