During a meeting titled ‘Challenges facing the Indian Constitution’ held in Tirupati, speakers expressed grave concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls initiated by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Economic analyst Parakala Prabhakar led the charge, urging the public to reject the SIR, which he argued is designed to eliminate votes from the electoral list. He warned that this could affect approximately 16.5 crore voters, framing it as part of the oppressive policies of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. The meeting also addressed the controversial deployment of 2.5 lakh police forces in West Bengal for elections, contrasting it with the inadequate security measures in the conflict-ridden state of Manipur. Former Minister Vadde Sobhanadreeswara Rao and other prominent attendees, including former Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) and leaders from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Communist Party of India, echoed the sentiment that these actions pose a significant threat to democracy. They called for a united front among citizens to combat what they described as a tyrannical regime, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding democratic values.