US EditionIn Challenge Against SIR Expansion, DMK Flags Exercise Infringes Voters' Right to Political Expression
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In challenge against SIR expansion, DMK flags exercise infringes voters' right to political expression
The DMK has challenged the Election Commission’s electoral roll revision in 12 States, claiming it threatens voter rights and undermines fair elections, warning of potential disenfranchisement
The I.N.D.I.A alliance of opposition parties may approach the Supreme Court against the Special Intensive Review (SIR) that began in 12 states on Tuesday (November 4, 2025). The alliance's stance on SIR is firm. According to sources, in initial discussions, it has been decided that all parties in the alliance should approach the Supreme Court and also protest at their own state level. This is the first step decided by the India Block. According …
DMK moves SC against SIR, calls it “de facto NRC," “constitutional overreach”
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Tamil Nadu’s ruling party, has moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India’s decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, calling it an act of “constitutional overreach” that could result in large-scale disenfranchisement. The petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, contests the ECI’s orders dated June 24 and October 27, 2025, argui…
The ruling DMK on Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission's (EC) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Tamil Nadu. It said the EC's decision was unconstitutional, arbitrary and a violation of democratic rights. DMK leader RS Bharathi filed the petition. He said that the notification issued by the EC on October 27 to conduct SIR in Tamil Nadu was in violation of Articles 14, 19 …
DMK's Organizing Secretary R.S. Bharathi has filed a case in the Supreme Court on behalf of the party against the implementation of SIR in Tamil Nadu. In a statement issued by him, he said, 'In the 'All Party Meeting' held in Chennai on 2.11.2025 under the chairmanship of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, 'There is no other option but to approach the Supreme Court to uphold the voting rights of all Tamil Nadu voters. This All Party Meeting …
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