In Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, the Shanganapur Gram Panchayat passed a controversial resolution on September 5 that bars the registration of new Muslim voters, particularly targeting those who recently arrived in the village. This decision has been condemned as unconstitutional by local Muslim organizations, prompting a formal complaint to the district magistrate for legal action against the panchayat members. Sarpanch Rasika Patil defended the resolution as a response to concerns about two 'Bangladeshi' Muslim women living in the village, claiming it was misrepresented to incite communal discord. Despite the panchayat's subsequent apology and assurance that no discriminatory actions would ensue, the incident has intensified fears of rising Islamophobia and discrimination in the region. Community leaders and rights activists continue to call for accountability and emphasize the violation of constitutional voting rights. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions and the need for vigilance regarding minority rights in India.