A wave of panic has gripped Murshidabad, Bengal, as residents rush to digitize birth certificates amid fears of a Bihar-style voter roll revision and a potential NRC. This surge, fueled by rumors and social media, has overwhelmed local municipality offices, with applications increasing tenfold.
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