CPI(M) stages torchlight protest in Madurai condemning Delhi arrests over SIR controversy
The CPI(M) held a torchlight protest in Madurai to condemn the arrest of party leaders in Delhi who were demonstrating against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter list process. Protesters are demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner and a return to previous voter list procedures.
Why it matters
The protest highlights growing political tensions regarding election administration and the perceived suppression of dissent in the capital.
Accusing irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter list revision measures, CPI(M) staged a torchlight condemnation protest in Madurai condemning the arrest of Communist Party of India (Marxist) All India General Secretary M.A. Baby, former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, All India functionaries Brinda Karat, K.K. Shailaja, and other leaders who attempted to stage a protest in Delhi demanding that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign and that SIR measures be completely scrapped.
Speaking at the protest, Madurai MP Su. Venkatesan, said, “Mr. Gyanesh Kumar should resign immediately. SIR measures should be completely scrapped. The voter list that was in practice before the start of SIR measures should be re-implemented. A protest had been planned in Delhi demanding the scrapping of the special law enacted in 2023 regarding the appointment of Election Commissioners.”
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