Archive · 8 Nov 2025
AIADMK Launches Voter Roll Verification Drive to Identify Bogus Voters
The AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu is organizing a big effort to check voter lists.
They want to make sure that only real people who are eligible to vote are on the lists, and that no fake names are included.
Their workers are going to each voting area to find names of people who have passed away but are still listed, or people who are registered in more than one place.
This is being done during a special voter list update period.
The party says this is important for fair elections and to make sure their supporters are not accidentally left out.
They are looking at this as a way to get ready for the next state elections in 2026.
AIADMK has initiated a statewide exercise for its booth agents to verify electoral rolls.
The party aims to identify and remove 'bogus' voters, including deceased individuals and duplicate registrations.
Former ministers and district in-charges are involved in overseeing the verification process.
AIADMK volunteers have reported discrepancies such as deceased voters remaining on lists and individuals registered in multiple locations.
The drive is a preparatory step for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and runs from November 4 to December 4.
- Who
- AIADMK party, including its General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, district in-charges, former ministers, and booth-level agents.
- What
- Launched a statewide booth-level voter verification drive to identify and report 'bogus' voters, such as deceased individuals and those registered in multiple locations.
- When
- The drive is part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) which began on November 4 and will continue through December 4.
- Where
- Across Tamil Nadu, specifically at the polling station (booth) level.
- Why
- To ensure accuracy and fairness in electoral rolls, identify discrepancies, and prepare for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
AIADMK's Stance
Election Commission's Role
Accuracy of Electoral Rolls
AIADMK's Stance
AIADMK claims there are a large number of bogus names, including deceased persons and individuals registered in multiple places, that need to be removed.
Election Commission's Role
The Election Commission conducts Special Intensive Revisions (SIR) to ensure fair and transparent elections, implying a process to maintain accuracy.
Party's Involvement in Verification
AIADMK's Stance
AIADMK is actively deploying booth agents and district in-charges to identify and report discrepancies to ensure genuine supporters are not omitted and bogus names are removed.
Election Commission's Role
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are tasked with verifying voters as part of the ECI's revision process, with whom AIADMK agents are instructed to collaborate.
- Party
- AIADMK
- Activity
- Statewide booth-level voter verification drive
- Objective
- Identify and remove 'bogus' voters from electoral rolls
- Context
- Ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by ECI
- Key Personnel
- Edappadi K. Palaniswami (General Secretary), District In-charges, Former Ministers, Booth Agents, Advocate Wing Joint Secretary R.M. Babu Murugavel
- Identified Discrepancies (Example)
- 1,680 names of deceased persons, 49 individuals registered in two places (in Nagapattinam district)
- Timeline
- November 4 to December 4 (month-long exercise)
- Political Goal
- Preparation for 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
