Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday told the Lok Sabha that there could be no discussion in Parliament on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as it falls within the domain of the Election Commission, which functions independently of the government.

"For two days, we told the Opposition that this should be discussed later, after two Sessions. But they didn't relent. We agreed...Why did we say 'No'? There were two reasons for the 'No'. One, they wanted a discussion on SIR. I am very clear that there cannot be a discussion on SIR in this House. SIR is the responsibility of the Election Commission. India's EC and CEC do not work under the Government. If discussion is held and questions are raised, who will answer it? When they said that they are ready to discuss ele

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