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DMK moves SC against SIR of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu; terms it ‘unconstitutional’ and a ‘de facto NRC’

New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, calling it a case of constitutional overreach that could result in a large-scale disenfranchisement of voters.
The petition, filed under Article 32, assails the ECI’s orders dated June 24, 2025, and October 27, 2025, which directed a fresh SIR exercise in Tamil Nadu despite the Special Summary Revision (SSR) having already been completed between October 2024 and January 6, 2025.
The updated rolls were published on January 6, 2025, and have been continuously maintained thereafter. The DMK contends that by ordering a new verification process introducing citizenship verification requirements for voters not on the 2003 roll, the ECI has exceeded its constitutional mandate under Article 324 and acted beyond the scope of the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1950 and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. The petition argues that the ECI’s decision amounts to a colourable exercise of power, as Article 324 cannot override statutory provisions already governing electoral roll preparation.
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