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An AIADMK leader, D. Jayakumar, has criticized the ruling DMK party in Tamil Nadu for opposing the Election Commission’s (EC) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He accuses the DMK of relying on bogus votes, including those of deceased individuals and people who have moved, to win elections. He also alleges that the Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner is biased towards the DMK and calls for the appointment of competent Booth Level Officers (BLOs).

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AIADMK Slams DMK Opposition to Electoral Roll Revision, Alleges Bogus Vote Reliance

Chennai, India – November 20, 2025 – The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has strongly criticized the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for its opposition to the Election Commission’s (EC) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu.

Speaking at a protest in Chennai, AIADMK organization secretary D. Jayakumar, a former Fisheries Minister, accused the DMK of relying on fraudulent votes to secure victories. “The DMK is reliant on bogus votes,” Mr. Jayakumar stated, claiming the party uses the names of deceased individuals and people who have relocated as a “weapon” to cast illegitimate ballots. “As the DMK is reliant on bogus votes, the SIR sounds bitter to it”

Mr. Jayakumar added that his party had repeatedly urged the EC to remove the names of deceased individuals and those who have shifted residences from the electoral rolls. He further alleged bias on the part of the Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner, accusing the official of “working in favour” of the DMK. The AIADMK is demanding the appointment of competent Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to ensure a fair and accurate revision process.

The AIADMK’s accusations come as the EC undertakes the SIR in Tamil Nadu, aiming to clean up the voter rolls ahead of upcoming elections. The dispute highlights the ongoing political tensions between the two major parties in the state.

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