Pakistani Women's Inclusion on Bihar Voter List Sparks Investigation

An unexpected situation has emerged in Bihar, where two Pakistani women were discovered on the draft voter list in Bhagalpur. It is alleged that these women have resided in India for approximately 70 years. This revelation came to light during a verification initiative led by the Ministry of Home Affairs, aimed at identifying foreign nationals exceeding the validity of their visas. The investigation by the Ministry of Home Affairs revealed that voter ID cards were issued in Tank Lane under the names of Imrana Khanam alias Imrana Khatoon, wife of Ibtul Hasan, and Firdousia Khanam, wife of Md. Tafjeel Ahmed. These elderly women were also verified during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process conducted prior to the 2025 assembly elections and were subsequently issued voter ID cards.