A recent incident in Bhagalpur, Bihar, has highlighted the case of two women who came from Pakistan in 1956 and have since obtained voter ID cards. This has raised questions about the integrity of the electoral rolls and the process of verifying voter identities. The District Magistrate has ordered the removal of their names from the voter list following verification. Due to their advanced age, communication with the women is proving difficult.
The incident occurred during a voter list revision campaign in Bihar. The central government’s Ministry of Home Affairs is investigating foreigners who may have overstayed their visas. The two women, who are residing in the Bhikhanpur area, are at the center of the investigation.
Both women, Imrana Khatoon and Firdausia Khanam, possess voter ID cards, and the district administration has started the procedure to remove their names. According to the BLO assigned to Imrana Khatoon, the verification process was carried out following official instructions. The BLO possesses the necessary documentation, including passport details, visa numbers, and EPIC numbers. The name removal process is currently underway.
When contacted, the residents of Imrana’s home remained silent. Mohammad Gulrez, the son of Firdausia Khatoon, said no investigation had taken place at their home, but the BLO had visited previously, and they had provided all the necessary documents and had voted in every election.
Bhagalpur’s District Magistrate, Dr. Naval Kishore Chaudhary, confirmed that the names of the individuals were on the list based on information received, and that appropriate action would be taken.