BJP leader and former MP Kirit Somaiya has exposed what he describes as a “large-scale birth certificate scam” involving illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants in Amravati, Maharashtra.
According to Somaiya, the Amravati Municipal Corporation (AMC) illegally issued 1,709 birth certificates, allegedly to foreign nationals who are not Indian citizens. Of these, 511 were issued to Bangladeshi Rohingyas, effectively granting them documents that could be misused to obtain Indian identity, citizenship, passports, and welfare benefits.
“511 Bangladeshi Rohingyas illegals got birth certificates at Amravati. Amravati Municipal Corporation issued 1,709 certificates illegally. All 1,709 certificates cancelled. Action started to get them back. Now, Municipality and Police say 511 beneficiaries are not traceable,” Somaiya revealed on X.
511 #bangladeshi #Rohingyas Illegals got birth certificates at Amravati
Amravati Municipal Corporation issued illegally birth certificates to 1,709 Birth
SCAM exposed FIR registered. All 1709 certificates cancelled. Action started to get back these 1709 certificates
NOW… pic.twitter.com/bXKy5nQL5Z
— Kirit Somaiya (@KiritSomaiya) October 29, 2025
Following Somaiya’s expose, an FIR has been registered, and the Amravati administration has cancelled all 1,709 certificates. However, the revelation that 511 of the beneficiaries are untraceable has triggered alarm within security and intelligence circles.
Authorities have initiated efforts to recover the cancelled certificates, but the absence of over 500 recipients suggests that the documents may already have been used to create further forged identities or obtain Indian citizenship papers.
During his meeting with Amravati Municipal Commissioner Kalantre, Somaiya pressed for accountability and demanded to know whether the cancellation process had been executed in full. He emphasised the urgent need for systematic verification, digital audits, and stricter scrutiny of delayed birth certificate applications.
He also insisted that retrieval of the cancelled certificates be prioritised to prevent their misuse. “Such illegal documentation directly endangers India’s national security. These certificates can be used to acquire Aadhaar, voter IDs, ration cards, and even passports,” Somaiya stated, urging that those responsible be charged under criminal and national security laws.
Later, in a meeting with District Collector Reddy, Somaiya alleged that similar fraudulent activities were taking place within Amravati city, beyond the rural jurisdiction. Following his complaint, a case has already been registered against six individuals, including civic employees, based on a report from the Amravati tehsil officer.
Somaiya’s expose in Amravati coincides with revelations from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), where a massive 20,000 delayed birth certificate applications were filed in 2024 the highest in Maharashtra. Investigations revealed that 10,000 of these were fraudulent and have already been cancelled, with inquiries ongoing for the remaining half.
#bangladeshi #rohingya Illegals Birth Certificate Scam
I am visiting Sambhaji Nagar & Sillod today.
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar District received 20,000 applications for delayed birth registration/certificates in the year 2024. Highest in Maharashtra.
SCAM Exposed… FIR's… pic.twitter.com/LzSm3NE4tu
— Kirit Somaiya (@KiritSomaiya) October 27, 2025
Somaiya noted that after the scam was uncovered and strict guidelines were issued, the number of delayed birth registration applications dropped sharply to only 700 in the first 300 days of 2025, indicating that the previous year’s surge was driven by fraudulent attempts to exploit administrative loopholes.
This revelation adds to the growing evidence of systematic infiltration by illegal immigrants using fabricated documentation networks operating in border and interior districts. Experts have long warned that Rohingya and Bangladeshi groups have been using fake birth, Aadhaar, and voter documents to legitimise their presence and gain access to state welfare schemes, property rights, and even political influence.
Somaiya described the birth certificate racket as “a national security threat disguised as a bureaucratic lapse.” He demanded that criminal proceedings be initiated not only against the beneficiaries but also against the municipal officials and data entry operators who facilitated the scam.
The scam has exposed deep administrative vulnerabilities in birth registration systems, which are among the foundational layers of India’s citizenship verification process. Experts note that delayed birth registration loopholes where individuals can apply for certificates years after birth with limited verification are being weaponised by anti-national networks.
Somaiya’s investigation has now triggered a statewide review of birth certificate records, with the Maharashtra government reportedly issuing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and new verification guidelines to curb such frauds.
Somaiya has vowed to continue his investigations across Maharashtra, stating, “Those who illegally gave citizenship identity to foreigners will not be spared. This is not just corruption this is an infiltration crime against the nation.”
