Chennai, Nov 2 (NationPress) Senior BJP figure and ex-Governor of Telangana and Puducherry, Tamilisai Soundararajan, on Sunday criticized the ruling DMK for intentionally misrepresenting the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that it is misleading the public for political advantage.

In a pointed response to the DMK leaders’ attacks on the ongoing SIR process, Tamilisai remarked, “The DMK has revealed its lack of understanding by referring to the Special Intensive Revision as ‘Special Intensive Registration.’ When the Deputy Chief Minister himself cannot accurately describe what SIR means, it indicates that he barely comprehends the process. They are opposing it blindly for political motives.”

Clarifying the objectives of the SIR, she stated that the Election Commission’s initiative is focused on maintaining a clean and precise voter database.

“The SIR aims to incorporate new voters who have reached the age of 18, eliminate the names of deceased individuals, and remove duplicate or fraudulent entries. The entire process is fully transparent, allowing citizens to verify and voice objections,” she elaborated.

According to the Election Commission’s timetable, the door-to-door verification campaign is scheduled from November 4 to December 4, followed by a timeframe for objections and corrections from December 9 to January 8, 2026.

Complaints will be assessed until January 31, and the final voter list is set to be published on February 7, 2026.

Dismissing claims that the SIR is a politically driven initiative by the Centre, Tamilisai highlighted that the revision is simultaneously taking place in 12 states, including several governed by the BJP.

“If the same process is being implemented nationwide, how can it be labeled as an anti-Tamil Nadu or anti-DMK action?” she questioned. Accusing the DMK of “fear-mongering,” she suggested that the party’s opposition arises from feelings of insecurity.

“The DMK opposes this cleansing process because they benefit from irregularities. They are concerned that the fraudulent voters they included during their rule will be eliminated through this intensive revision,” Tamilisai asserted.

She called on political entities to collaborate with the Election Commission to ensure a fair and credible electoral roll instead of disseminating misinformation for political gain.