AIADMK alleges DMK interference in voter list revision

AIADMK organising secretary and former minister D. Jayakumar has alleged that DMK members were interfering in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted in Chennai. He claimed that the DMK cadre were “acting in an abusive manner” and obstructing officials in the verification process meant to remove duplicate and deceased voters. Jayakumar also accused Chennai Corporation Commissioner and District Electoral Officer J. Kumaragurubaran of bias and failing to ensure smooth conduct of the SIR. He said only Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were authorised to handle SIR forms, but DMK members were directly involved, violating Election Commission norms. Citing irregularities, he pointed to a sharp rise in the number of forms distributed in Sholinganallur constituency, which he said indicated interference. The AIADMK will file a complaint with the Election Commission and may also hold a protest against the Commissioner, he warned.