What is going wrong in Tamil Nadu’s SIR?

Tamil Nadu’s Special Intensive Revision has turned chaotic, risking the deletion of lakhs of genuine voters ahead of next year’s elections. From unrealistic deadlines to confusing forms and missing instructions, the process is breaking down on the ground. In this explainer, we uncover what went wrong, what the Election Commission says, and give a step-by-step guide to protect your name on the voter list.