BJP accuses govt. of issuing PRCs to Bangladeshi citizens, complains to Governor
The BJP has accused the Congress government in Karnataka of illegally issuing Permanent Resident Certificates to Bangladeshi citizens to create a vote bank. The party has petitioned the Governor to intervene and order a high-level inquiry into the matter.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political tensions regarding citizenship, migration, and the potential misuse of state administrative powers for electoral gains.
The BJP on Wednesday complained to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, accusing the Congress government of illegally issuing Permanent Resident Certificates (PRC) to people from Bangladesh and other countries with an intention of “creating a vote bank.”
Addressing a press conference after submitting the memorandum, Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok said, “The Congress is taking this step to create a vote bank ahead of the upcoming gram panchayat, zilla panchayat, and Assembly elections. The Governor has promised us that he will caution the government on this issue.”
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