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National Governance & Policy 04 Oct 2026, 09:17 PM IST

Thackeray Cousins Lead March to BMC as Opposition Escalates Fight Against Election Commission Over SIR

The Thackeray cousins led a march to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Tuesday, sharpening the Opposition’s campaign against the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision process and the panel’s functioning. The demonstration in Mumbai added fresh political pressure on the poll body and signalled that the dispute over electoral administration is widening beyond Parliament and into the streets.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 11:09 AM IST

TVK Formally Enters INDIA Bloc, Plans Joint Protests Against BJP and Election Commission

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has formally aligned itself with the INDIA bloc, marking a significant political move in Tamil Nadu’s opposition landscape. At the same meeting, the alliance decided to organise “Save Democracy” protests at district headquarters across the state on October 13 and 14, signalling a coordinated escalation against the BJP and the Election Commission.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 02:57 PM IST

TVK to Move Election Commission Over Stalin’s Dharapuram Remarks, Minister Says

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is preparing to file a complaint with the Election Commission of India over remarks made by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin against the party’s candidate in Dharapuram, a minister said on Thursday. The episode has sharpened political tensions in the state and triggered a fresh exchange over campaign conduct, with the minister alleging that the DMK is drifting toward the AIADMK’s past political pattern and could align with the BJP in the 2029 election cycle.

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Election Commission Launches Special Drive to Enrol Left-Out and First-Time Voters in Tamil Nadu

The Election Commission of India will conduct a special enrolment drive in Tamil Nadu to capture left-out electors and first-time eligible voters ahead of the next electoral cycle. Officials said the Declaration Form attached with Form 6 will be used only during the Special Intensive Revision phase, underscoring that the measure is procedural and time-bound.

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INDIA Bloc Plans October 6 March to Election Commission as Kharge Unveils Nationwide ‘Save Democracy’ Drive

The INDIA bloc on Monday escalated its campaign against the Election Commission and the use of electronic voting machines, announcing a march to the poll body’s office on October 6. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the opposition will also hold ‘Save Democracy’ rallies across all districts from October 2 to October 8, followed by a public meeting in Delhi on November 1.

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Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Slams Congress Over Election Commission Protests, Questions Party’s Position on SIR

The Thiruvananthapuram Mayor, a BJP leader, has sharply criticised Congress for its protests against the Election Commission, accusing the party of running a misinformation campaign at home and abroad under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership. The remarks add to the escalating political confrontation over the poll body’s role and the opposition’s objections to the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, of electoral rolls.

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Congress in Kalaburagi Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation Over Election Commission Bias Claims

The Kalaburagi district unit of the Congress staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Monday, calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The party alleged that the Election Commission was operating with clear political bias, sharpening its criticism of India’s electoral watchdog at a politically sensitive moment.

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M.A. Baby Meets Kejriwal as Opposition Sharpens Strategy on Election Commission and Central Agencies

CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby met AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi on the eve of an INDIA bloc discussion on the Election Commission, signalling a push for wider Opposition coordination on electoral and institutional concerns. The meeting also reflected efforts to align protests over the alleged misuse of Central agencies in Keralam, even as parties outside the formal bloc weigh how far to cooperate.

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