Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam holds demonstrations across Tamil Nadu against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging voter rights are being removed; leaders predict Vijay will become Chief Minister in 2026.

Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) organised statewide protests on Sunday against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging the exercise is being misused to remove eligible voters from the lists. Demonstrations were led by senior leaders across major cities — N Anand and Adhav Arjuna in Chennai, CTR Nirmalkumar in Madurai and KG Arunraaj in Coimbatore.

At the Chepauk protest, Arjuna declared that while Vijay will not contest the 2026 Assembly elections, TVK is committed to making him the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Urging cadre to ignore criticism from political rivals, he said the party should stay focused on its long-term goal.

TVK leaders accused the government of placing unnecessary restrictions on the protest, including last-minute instructions to reduce the stage height. Addressing supporters, Anand said the SIR exercise was being used to strike off voters using “false reasons,” such as claims that individuals had shifted residence or died, and alleged this amounted to an abuse of administrative authority.

Cadres raised slogans against the revision process, holding placards demanding transparency. In Coimbatore, Arunraaj questioned the timing of the massive SIR drive during the rainy season and just two years before the Assembly polls. He also expressed doubts about whether Booth Level Officers could realistically visit the homes of 6.4 crore voters and verify forms within the deadline.

Analysis: TVK’s decision to hold coordinated protests across the state signals the party’s intent to demonstrate organisational strength beyond Vijay’s star power. With the 2026 elections approaching, the SIR controversy provides TVK an early political narrative centred on voter rights — a theme capable of resonating across urban and rural constituencies if sustained effectively.