Chennai, 16 November: The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has announced a statewide protest on Sunday, raising strong objections to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls.

The party, led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, is preparing for a major mobilisation across Tamil Nadu, with demonstrations planned in all district headquarters.

Senior party leaders said TVK has instructed its district secretaries and local office-bearers to coordinate protests at 11 a.m. on the scheduled day. State-level leaders are expected to head demonstrations in key districts, while zonal and union-level representatives will oversee local mobilisation to ensure maximum turnout.

According to party sources, TVK’s primary concern is that the Election Commission of India’s SIR exercise could have “serious implications” for voter inclusivity and transparency. The leadership fears that large numbers of eligible voters may face procedural difficulties or risk having their names removed due to alleged lapses in the door-to-door verification process.

Insiders said the protest is being framed not merely as a political agitation but as a public-awareness initiative aimed at drawing attention to what TVK sees as potential risks in the revision process.

“The message going down to the cadre is clear — this is about protecting the democratic right to vote. Every district unit has been directed to engage with the public, distribute awareness leaflets, and explain how the SIR could affect ordinary voters,” a senior office-bearer said.

District teams have also been asked to document complaints related to the ongoing revision, including issues involving Booth-Level Officers (BLOs), alleged inaccuracies in draft rolls, and reports of missing names. These grievances will be compiled and submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer following the protests.

An official statement from TVK president Vijay is expected shortly. Party insiders said the announcement will outline the protest plan, call for disciplined participation, and position the agitation as a democratic intervention rather than a confrontation with election officials.

With the 2026 Assembly elections approaching, political observers note that TVK’s move marks an escalation in its political messaging and grassroots outreach.

(IANS0