INDIA bloc leaders in Tamil Nadu stage protest against SIR, seek CEC’s resignation

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Leaders of INDIA bloc parties staging the protest at Egmore in Chennai on Thursday, October 15, 2026. | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B

The INDIA bloc constituents in Tamil Nadu on Thursday staged a protest in Chennai demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the restoration of eligible voters removed from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Leaders alleged the exercise threatened democratic rights and called for the agitation to be extended across Tamil Nadu.

Addressing the protest, School Education Minister Rajmohan said his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), had opposed the SIR even before coming to power and had challenged the exercise in the Supreme Court. He said the party had consistently opposed the removal of voters, including the deletion of 97 lakh names in Tamil Nadu.

Citing the principle of inclusive democracy, he alleged women, young people, members of oppressed communities and first-time voters had been disproportionately affected. He said the different political parties had to sustain their unity to protect voting rights and democratic institutions.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 15, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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