More than 50 Aadhaar cards and several voter ID cards were allegedly recovered from a TMC leader’s office in Bidhannagar
May 17, 2026: A major political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after more than 50 Aadhaar cards were reportedly recovered from the office of a leader linked to the All India Trinamool Congress in Bidhannagar in North 24 Parganas district. Several voter ID cards were also allegedly found during the recovery, raising questions over the storage of official identity documents at a political office.
The incident has sparked fresh allegations from opposition parties, which claimed the recovery points to possible misuse of identity systems, particularly in connection with electoral processes and alleged illegal voter inclusion. Political tensions intensified after details of the recovery surfaced, with rival parties demanding a thorough investigation into the matter.
Authorities have launched an inquiry to verify the authenticity of the recovered documents and determine why they were being kept at the office. Officials are also examining whether any laws were violated and what purpose the identity papers may have served. Further investigation is underway to establish the complete circumstances behind the recovery.