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Democracy Goes Fetch: Punjab Voter Lists Officially Recognize 'Non-Human' Citizens

5 February 2026 - Patiala, Punjab

Record date
5 Feb 2026
Location
Patiala, Punjab
The odd part

Finally, the Election Commission has achieved 'Paw-litical' inclusion by registering local street dogs as voters.

What happened

Booth-level officers in Punjab have been ordered to perform an emergency 'purification' of electoral rolls after discovering that the voter database had evolved into a pet directory. The 'absurd' data entries included high-definition photos of cats and dogs, proving that while humans might struggle with digital India, our furry friends are ready to cast their ballots for whichever candidate promises the most biscuits.