DMK demands removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar; return to paper ballots
At a meeting led by DMK chief M.K. Stalin, the party passed a resolution calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and an inquiry into his conduct. The DMK also urged the Election Commission to revert to paper‑based voting methods, arguing that electronic systems compromise transparency and reliability. The resolution was adopted unanimously by officials, who said electronic voting undermines voter confidence.