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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Accuses Election Commission of Vote Theft Conspiracy

CHENNAI, October 27, 2025 – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has vehemently criticized the Election Commission (EC) for its decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls just months before the upcoming election in April. In a strongly worded statement posted on X, Stalin accused the EC of a “conspiracy” to disenfranchise voters and benefit the BJP, drawing parallels to alleged irregularities in Bihar where large numbers of marginalized communities were reportedly removed from voter rolls.

Stalin argues that carrying out the SIR during the monsoon months of November and December would present significant practical difficulties, hindering citizen participation. He also cites a complaint from senior advocate Prashant Bhushan, who claims there was an attempt to remove 80,000 Muslims from the voters’ list.

“The right to vote is the foundation of democracy, and Tamil Nadu will fight against any attempt to murder it,” Stalin declared.

The Chief Minister has called for an all-party meeting on November 2nd in Chennai to discuss the EC’s move and determine a united course of action. Leaders from Congress, CPI(M), CPI, and MDMK are expected to attend. A joint statement released by the DMK and its allies condemned the EC’s functioning as “controversial and suspicious,” citing its recent decisions as questionable and lacking transparency.

The parties, while not opposed to the SIR in principle, insist that it should be conducted with adequate time and without creating unnecessary obstacles for voters. They fear that the hasty implementation of the revision process could deny the people of Tamil Nadu their right to vote.

In response to the growing concerns, Tamil Nadu’s Chief Electoral Officer, Archana Patnaik, has scheduled a meeting with representatives of recognized political parties on Wednesday in Chennai. The meeting is aimed at addressing concerns regarding the upcoming SIR and ensuring its fair and transparent implementation.

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