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Thirumavalavan backs INDIA bloc protest on EVMs
The Hindu··4d ago
VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan said the INDIA bloc protest in New Delhi should become a people's movement against EVMs. He said more than 100 MPs took part on October 7, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. He said he saw them continue after police action. He criticised Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and the Chief Election Commissioner.
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What It Means For You
- The VCK leader wants the Delhi protest to widen beyond a call for the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation.
- He framed EVMs and the Constitution as the next public focus for opposition parties.
- Tamil Nadu voters will see VCK align with the INDIA bloc line on the poll body.
What's Happening
- Thirumavalavan issued a statement after the October 7 protest in New Delhi.
- He highlighted Priyanka Gandhi holding a copy of the Constitution during the protest.
- He said the two-day protest strengthened his case for opposition parties to work together.
Why VCK joined the Delhi protest line
- The Hindu published the remarks on October 8, 2026.
- Thirumavalavan leads the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi in Tamil Nadu.
- He said the issue went beyond electoral concerns in his statement.
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