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Tamil Nadu Party Leader Condemns Electoral Roll Revision, Accuses Ruling Party of Hypocrisy

CHENNAI – Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay has launched a strong objection to the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Tamil Nadu, calling it a threat to democratic rights. In a statement released Sunday, Vijay highlighted concerns about the Election Commission of India’s planned exercise, particularly in light of past experiences in other states.

Vijay pointed to the first phase of the SIR in Bihar, alleging that it resulted in the removal of lakhs of voters, with opposition parties claiming minorities were deliberately targeted. He emphasized that this matter is still pending in the Supreme Court, with the ECI being unable to provide clear explanations. “With 6.36 crore voters in Tamil Nadu, how can their identities be verified within just 30 days?” Vijay questioned.

He called for unity among opposition parties to safeguard citizens’ rights, while simultaneously criticizing the state’s ruling DMK party. Vijay accused the DMK of political opportunism, questioning their belated opposition to the SIR and their failure to pass a resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, similar to one passed in Kerala.

Vijay alleged that the DMK’s all-party meeting on the SIR was a “political drama” intended to divert attention from corruption allegations against the government. He further accused the DMK of hypocrisy, stating that his party was the first to raise concerns about the SIR and questioning the DMK’s silence at the time.

The TVK president announced that his party would conduct awareness campaigns and seminars throughout Tamil Nadu to educate the public on the implications of the SIR.

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