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MK Stalin Calls for Removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
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What Happened?
DMK president MK Stalin has urged President Droupadi Murmu to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and restore ballot paper voting, citing concerns over electoral roll discrepancies in Tamil Nadu.
Key points
- Stalin questioned the deletion of 97.37 lakh names from Tamil Nadu's electoral rolls.
- He demanded a Supreme Court opinion on the legality of these deletions.
- Stalin emphasized that voting is a constitutional right, not a privilege.
- The DMK has opposed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process since July 2025.
- A recent DMK meeting called for the removal of Gyanesh Kumar over the electoral roll controversy.
Key insights
- If the Supreme Court supports Stalin's appeal, it may lead to a reevaluation of the electoral roll process.
- The controversy could affect public trust in the Election Commission and future elections.
- The demand for traditional ballot paper voting reflects growing concerns over electronic voting security.
Why it matters
The outcome of this appeal could significantly impact the electoral process in Tamil Nadu.
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Source
India Today
