TVK Protests Across Tamil Nadu Over Alleged Bias in Voter Revision
Party alleges unfair voter roll changes favoring the ruling DMK.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Sunday organised statewide protests demanding the suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the exercise was politically motivated and biased in favour of the ruling DMK. The demonstrations took place across major district headquarters, with the party accusing the Election Commission of acting under pressure from the BJP-led union government.
In Villupuram, nearly 500 cadres gathered at the municipal ground near the new bus stand. District leaders Vadivel and Kushi Mohan led the agitation, which saw protesters carrying placards asserting their right to vote. They claimed that the manner in which the SIR was being conducted could strip eligible citizens of their franchise. Protesters demanded that the Election Commission ensure that no voter is unlawfully removed from the rolls, emphasizing that voter rights are fundamental to democracy.
Meanwhile, the central demonstration in Chennai witnessed fiery speeches from TVK general secretary N Anand and the party’s election campaign management head, Aadhav Arjuna. Both leaders accused the DMK of manipulating the voter revision process by misusing booth-level officers (BLOs). Anand stated that many voters suspected of not supporting the DMK were being deliberately removed from the electoral list under the false pretext of being deceased or relocated.
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Arjuna criticized the DMK government for not passing a legislative resolution opposing the SIR. He alleged that enumeration forms were distributed selectively to DMK supporters while opposition party members were left out. Calling for transparency, he demanded that the Election Commission distribute forms to all 6.41 crore voters across Tamil Nadu to ensure fairness ahead of the next Assembly election.
This protest was TVK’s first major public event after the tragic stampede in Karur in September, which claimed 41 lives. Unlike previous demonstrations, the Chennai protest lasted for about one and a half hours and saw participation from nine party office-bearers, including five women. TVK leaders concluded the event by reaffirming their commitment to protecting democratic principles and voter rights in the state.
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