DMK Moves Supreme Court Against SIR In Tamil Nadu

Last Updated:November 03, 2025, 8:07 PM IST

DMK led by MK Stalin has moved the Supreme Court against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, calling it a threat to voting rights and democracy.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has moved the Supreme Court against the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of the assembly polls in the state.

Party’s organisation secretary, R S Bharathi has filed the petition in the court through party MP, senior advocate NR Elango, a DMK release said.

The development came a day after CM Stalin, convened an all-party meeting and decided to move the top court against the second phase of voter list revision in 12 States and Union Territories, including Tamil Nadu.

“It is the duty of all parties to unite and raise their voices against the SIR being hastily implemented with the intent of snatching away the voting rights of the people of Tamil Nadu and murdering democracy,” Stalin posted on X.

“Regarding the confusions and doubts in the voter list revisions – since our demand that they should be conducted after the 2026 general elections with adequate time and without any issues has not been accepted by the ECI, we have passed a resolution in today’s all-party meeting to approach the Supreme Court,” he added.

He also thanked all the parties which took part in the meeting to discuss the SIR, and urged the non-participants to discuss the move within their respective parties.

“I express my thanks to the leaders of the 49 parties who participated in the all-party meeting and registered their feelings. I request those who did not participate in this meeting to discuss SIR in their parties and take initiatives to protect democracy,” he said.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) last month informed the Madras High Court that Tamil Nadu will soon witness a special intensive revision (SIR) of its electoral rolls in preparation for the upcoming assembly elections.

Besides, several other states heading for elections will also undertake similar exercises along the lines of Bihar.

The poll body made this submission before a bench comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan.

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