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Chennai, Nov 2 (IANS) An all-party meeting called by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will be held in Chennai on Sunday to discuss the upcoming special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to begin next week across the state.
The meeting, which comes amid growing political reaction to the Election Commission’s decision, is expected to decide how various political parties approach the process.
According to sources, the special vetting process – similar to the one recently launched in Bihar – is scheduled to begin in Tamil Nadu from Tuesday (November 4).
The ruling DMK and its allies have raised concerns over the timing and process of the amendment and alleged that it could be misused for political gains. In response, Chief Minister Stalin has called for wide consultation to ensure that all political voices are heard before the amendments are formally launched.
The meeting will begin at 10 am in Thyagaraya Nagar, to which invitations will be extended not only to DMK’s alliance partners but also to parties outside the ruling coalition.
Acting on the Chief Minister’s instructions, senior DMK functionaries—including organizing secretaries Poochy Murugan, Port Kaza and Austin—individually handed over invitation letters to leaders of various parties over the past two days.
While major opposition parties such as AIADMK, BJP and the Anbumani Ramadoss faction of the PMK have decided to stay away from the discussion, several other non-allied parties have confirmed participation. These include DMDK, Thamizhaga Makkal Katchi (TAMAK), Thamizhaga Vetri Kazham (TVK) and smaller regional organisations. Overall, invitations were reportedly sent to around 60 political parties across Tamil Nadu.
Political analysts say Sunday’s meeting will probably focus on seeking assurances from the Election Commission to maintain transparency and fairness during the vetting process.
Parties are expected to give specific suggestions on voter verification, inclusion of new voters and removal of discrepancies from the rolls. The deliberations are also expected to shape the next steps of the state government, especially in coordination with the Election Commission and district authorities.
As the opposition is questioning the fairness of the process, Sunday’s all-party consultation is being seen as a crucial political moment ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.
–IANS
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