Complaint filed against AIMIM councillor Sahar Sheikh

• Fake caste certificate case

• Demand by the complainant to register a case of cheating

Thane, Maharashtra – During the municipal elections, AIMIM councillor Sahar Sheikh allegedly misled officials and obtained a fake caste certificate in Maharashtra. In this regard, Siddiqui Ahmed filed a complaint with the Thane Sub-Divisional Officer’s office seeking verification of Sheikh’s caste certificate. The complainant has demanded a detailed inquiry and registration of a cheating case. It has also been alleged that Sheikh misled the Mumbai City District Collector’s office to obtain the caste certificate.

AIMIM’s Mumbra corporator Sahar Shaikh, earlier in headlines for her “Make Mumbra Green” remark, is now accused of submitting a bogus caste certificate for the 2026 TMC elections

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1. Sheikh’s father, Yunus Iqbal Sheikh, a native of Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, had migrated to Maharashtra.

2. Despite Form 10 being applicable to migrants, he allegedly misled officials by using Form 8 meant for Other Backward Classes. Based on this, his daughter obtained a caste certificate, contested the election, and won.

3. As per the complaint received by the Thane Tehsildar, Yunus remained absent during the hearing held on 18 March citing illness. His advocate, who was present, submitted a copy of the caste certificate and other documents.

4. During the subsequent hearing on 23 March, the Tehsildar pointed out discrepancies in Sheikh’s caste certificate.

‘Send such people to Pakistan !’ – Minister Nitesh Rane

In this context, BJP minister Nitesh Rane said, “How are such people even allowed to contest elections ? It should also be verified whether they are from Bangladesh. Their background must be examined to determine whether they have a jihadi mindset. Such people should be sent to Pakistan.”

Editorial Perspective

How do religious fanatics exploit the reservation system to get elected and deceive the public ? What action will the Election Commission and AIMIM take against Sahar Sheikh ?