Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday attacked the Election Commission (EC) for conducting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state, saying his government would resist “disenfranchisement” and “defeat vote theft”.

In a social media post, Stalin said following the ECI’s announcement of the SIR in 12 states and Union Territories, including Tamil Nadu, discussions were held with alliance partners — the Congress and the Left. Based on the discussions, an all-party meeting will be convened on November 2 to decide the next course of action.

“To carry out the SIR just months before the Assembly elections (due in May 2026 in Tamil Nadu), and especially during the monsoon months of November and December, brings serious practical difficulties. Conduct

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