BMC Cancels 237 Fake Birth Certificates; Mayor Warns of Crackdown on 'Illegal Bangladeshis'

• Mayor Ritu Tawde announced the cancellation of 237 fake birth certificates and a crackdown on 'illegal Bangladeshis' and those who aided them.
• Eight FIRs have been registered, and two medical officers suspended in connection with the illegal issuance of birth certificates.
• Kirit Somaiya claimed a 'mafia raj' in bogus documentation, alleging 10,000 people in Mumbai lack authentic birth certificates.
• BMC will verify birth certificates and Aadhaar cards of street vendors; no leniency for bogus documents.
• Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) criticized the BJP, stating the issue of illegal immigrants is a central government responsibility, not the mayor's focus.