Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Tamil Nadu, Kerala Clash Over Election Roll Revision
In Tamil Nadu, government workers helping update election lists are protesting due to heavy workload and lack of support.
They plan to stop their extra work starting November 18.
Meanwhile, in Kerala, a political party is challenging the Election Commission's order to revise electoral rolls, claiming it's an attempt to exclude voters.
Kerala's local body elections are scheduled for December 9 and 11.
Revenue employees in Tamil Nadu to boycott SIR work from Nov 18
IUML in Kerala challenges EC's SIR order in Supreme Court
Tamil Nadu employees demand better training, more staff, and reduced workload
IUML alleges EC's order has 'ulterior motive' to exclude voters in Kerala
Kerala's local body elections scheduled for Dec 9 and 11
- Who
- Revenue employees in Tamil Nadu; Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) in Kerala
- What
- Tamil Nadu: Boycott of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) work; Kerala: Challenging EC's SIR order in Supreme Court
- When
- Tamil Nadu: Starting Nov 18; Kerala: EC's order on Oct 27, IUML's challenge on Nov 14
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, Kerala
- Why
- Tamil Nadu: Excessive workload, insufficient manpower, inadequate training and funding; Kerala: Alleged 'ulterior motive' to exclude voters
Revenue Employees' Demands
EC & IUML's Stance
Workload and Manpower
Revenue Employees' Demands
Protesting excessive workload, insufficient manpower, inadequate training and funding.
EC & IUML's Stance
EC's order aims to update electoral rolls; IUML alleges 'ulterior motive' to exclude voters.
Review Meetings and Training
Revenue Employees' Demands
Demanding better training, more staff, and reduced workload.
EC & IUML's Stance
EC's order is a standard procedure; IUML challenges the timing of the order.
- Protest Start Date
- November 18
- Kerala Local Body Elections
- December 9 and 11
- EC's SIR Order Date
- October 27
- IUML's Challenge Date
- November 14
Sources
After rain alert AIADMK defers today’s protest against DMK’s SIR misconduct to Nov 20
TN revenue employees association to boycott SIR work from Nov 18
TN revenue employees association to boycott SIR work from Nov 18
