ISKCON Devotees in Bengal's Mayapur Found with Spiritual Gurus Listed as Parents in 2002 Voter Records

Nov 14, 2025 03:07 pm CST

A significant irregularity has been discovered in Mayapur's 2002 voter list where ISKCON devotees had their spiritual gurus listed as parents instead of biological parents. Officials explain the complications arising from monks' identity documentation, highlighting the conflict between spiritual adoption and legal requirements for voter registration in West Bengal.