DMK hits out at ally Gandhi over Tamil Nadu voter deletion row

The DMK launched a sharp attack on its INDIA bloc ally Congress on Tuesday, questioning the silence of party leader Rahul Gandhi regarding mass voter deletions in Tamil Nadu. DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai raised concerns over Gandhi's apparent inaction on the issue, which emerged during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process conducted by electoral authorities in the state.

The voter deletion controversy has become a contentious issue in Tamil Nadu, with opposition parties raising questions about the fairness of the electoral process. Annadurai's criticism suggests growing friction within the opposition coalition over how member parties are addressing state-specific electoral concerns.

The INDIA bloc, formed ahead of the 2024 general elections as a counter to the BJP-led NDA, has seen periodic tensions among its constituents over policy positions and campaign strategies. The DMK's remarks underscore the challenges in maintaining unity among disparate regional and national parties with differing political priorities.

The Congress leader has not publicly responded to the allegations of silence on the Tamil Nadu voter deletions. The issue comes at a time when questions of electoral integrity and voter registration practices continue to dominate political discourse across India's states.