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Headline: DMK Alleges Potential Removal of 8.5 Million Voters in Tamil Nadu, Questions Election Commission’s Actions

Chennai: The DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) has raised concerns over the possible deletion of approximately 8.5 million voters from the electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu. DMK Organizing Secretary R.S. Bharathi, speaking to reporters in Chennai, stated that the party suspects a large-scale removal of voters ahead of the draft voter list publication scheduled for December 19th.

Bharathi also questioned the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to increase the number of polling booths in Tamil Nadu by roughly 10%, from 68,467 to 75,035. He criticized the ECI for not consulting with political parties before implementing this change. “Why did the Election Commission increase the number of polling stations without consulting political parties?” he asked. He indicated that the DMK’s legal wing would take action based on the ECI’s report.

While expressing concerns about potential voter deletion, Bharathi also emphasized the DMK’s efforts to ensure the inclusion of eligible voters in the electoral rolls, claiming that DMK members assisted in Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls (SRER) activities irrespective of party affiliation. He added that his party was the only one strongly oppose the impact of SIR work in parliament.

Bharathi also addressed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s frequent visits to Tamil Nadu during the last Lok Sabha elections. He claimed that these visits, along with the presence of Governor R.N. Ravi, inadvertently benefited the DMK, leading to an increase in their seat count from 39 to 40.

The DMK has vowed to work to ensure that all eligible voters are re-enrolled if the suspected large-scale deletion is confirmed after the draft voter list is released.

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