Political tensions in Bihar are heating up ahead of the upcoming state election, with immigration becoming a flashpoint. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently accused Congress and the RJD of sheltering illegal migrants, warning that such infiltration posed a “demographic crisis” and threatened women’s safety. In a sharp rebuttal, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi dismissed Modi’s claims, declaring: “Modiji says there are Bangladeshis in Bihar. I say there are none in Bihar or in the border regions. But you do have a Bangladeshi sister in Delhi—send her back, and we’ll ensure the borders are secure.” Owaisi’s pointed remark was a direct reference to fugitive former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is believed to be in India. Meanwhile, the controversy has intensified over the revision of Bihar’s voter rolls. The Election Commission admitted to detecting some Nepali, Bangladeshi, and Myanmar nationals registered as voters. Opposition parties, however, argue this is a ploy to disenfranchise legitimate voters. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed the ruling BJP, saying: “Even if we assume there are infiltrators, what have you done all these years? You’ve been in power at the Center for 11 years and have ruled Bihar for two decades. Why raise the alarm now?”