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The text is a news article from The Hindu published on October 28, 2025, in Salem, India. It reports on PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss’s support for the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) aimed at eliminating fake voters. He highlights alleged voter fraud in the Erode East by-election and emphasizes the need for technological corrections to the voter list. He also opposes the opening of new sand quarries, citing a discrepancy between official revenue and reported looting. Finally, he demands compensation for Delta farmers whose paddy crops were damaged by rain.

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PMK Backs ECI Voter Roll Cleanup, Alleges Corruption in Sand Mining

Salem, India – October 28, 2025 – Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss voiced his support for the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR), designed to eliminate fraudulent voters from electoral rolls. Speaking to PMK cadre in Kolathur, Salem district, during his “To reclaim the rights of Tamil people” padayatra, Dr. Ramadoss emphasized the importance of using technology to ensure accurate voter lists and prevent voter fraud.

“Everyone should cast only one vote, and only the ECI can make this correction,” stated Dr. Ramadoss. He cited the recent Erode East by-election, alleging that the DMK’s victory was aided by the presence of approximately 44,000 fake voters, including deceased individuals. He encouraged political parties to address any concerns about the SIR directly with the Election Commission.

Beyond electoral integrity, Dr. Ramadoss also voiced strong opposition to the opening of new sand quarries, alleging significant corruption. He cited an official report indicating a revenue of only ₹27 crore from sand quarries in 2022-23, while an Enforcement Directorate (ED) inspection reportedly uncovered ₹4,800 crore worth of looted sand. He threatened PMK protests if new quarries are opened.

Dr. Ramadoss further demanded compensation for Delta farmers impacted by recent rains that damaged harvested paddy. He claimed that while over two lakh acres of farmland were affected, the state government is blaming the Union Government for not providing compensation.

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