Dhaka, June 10 -- A man who reportedly took part in Bangladesh's July protests in 2024 has been listed as a registered voter in India's West Bengal, according to The Hindu, fuelling political controversy over electoral "irregularities" in the state.

The young man, identified as Newton Das, appears on the voter roll for the Kakdwip constituency near the Sundarbans, a mangrove region that straddles the India-Bangladesh border.

Despite several photos circulating on social media showing Newton actively participating in the Bangladesh protests that led to a shift in political power, he claims Indian citizenship, although he does not deny being present at the demonstrations.

In a video message, Newton said: "I went to Bangladesh in 2024 for ...