Tamil Nadu chief minister M.K. Stalin on saturday chaired an all-party meeting at the secretariat in chennai to discuss issues related to the revision of the voter list ahead of the upcoming elections.
The meeting was convened to ensure that the process of updating and verifying the electoral rolls is conducted transparently and efficiently, giving every eligible citizen the right to vote without difficulty.
🏛️ Purpose of the Meeting
The chief minister called upon representatives from all major political parties in tamil Nadu to exchange views and suggestions regarding:
· The accuracy and fairness of the voter list,
· Removal of duplicate or fake entries,
· Inclusion of new voters, especially first-time youth voters, and
· Ensuring that no eligible citizen is left out during the revision process.
👥 Parties That Participated
Representatives from all leading political parties — including the DMK, AIADMK, BJP, Congress, PMK, DMDK, MDMK, CPI, and CPI(M) — attended the meeting.
The election commission officials and senior government officers were also present to provide technical insights into the ongoing voter list correction and verification procedures.
🗣️ What chief minister stalin Said
Addressing the gathering, Chief minister Stalin emphasized that a flawless voter list is the foundation of democracy.
“Every eligible voter must have the opportunity to exercise their democratic right. Political parties, administrative officials, and citizens must work together to ensure this process is transparent and fair,” he said.
He urged all parties to cooperate with the election Commission in identifying issues such as missing names, incorrect details, and address mismatches, which have often led to confusion during past elections.
📋 Focus on youth and Urban Voters
Special attention will be given to:
· Enrolling first-time voters who have turned 18 years old,
· Updating the details of migrated urban voters, and
· Assisting senior citizens and differently-abled persons in verifying their voter information.
CM stalin also proposed awareness campaigns through schools, colleges, and local bodies to encourage young voters to register before the final voter list is published.
⚙️ Steps Ahead
Officials from the election commission confirmed that:
· The draft voter list will be released soon for public review.
· Citizens can submit corrections, deletions, or additions online or through local election offices.
· The final list will be published after all objections and verifications are addressed.
🌟 Conclusion
The all-party meeting reflected a united effort across political lines to strengthen the democratic process in tamil Nadu.
With cm Stalin’s call for collaboration and transparency, the state aims to ensure that the 2025 electoral rolls are accurate, inclusive, and fair, laying the groundwork for free and fair elections.
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