74 lakh voters allegedly missing from Tamil Nadu electoral rolls

The Independent Young Citizens Collective (IYCC) has claimed that over 74 lakh voters have been removed from Tamil Nadu's electoral rolls. They announced a rally on Anna Salai on November 26, as part of a nationwide protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The collective is demanding an inquiry into the alleged deletions, raising concerns about the implications for democracy. The IYCC's statement was made during a press conference in Chennai, where notable figures like political economist Parakala Prabhakar and Carnatic vocalist T.M. Krishna addressed the media. They emphasized that the reported deletions have serious ramifications for voter representation and electoral integrity. The IYCC is part of a national platform called 'People Against SIR', which includes various organizations and activists.