Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, hit back at the Opposition, stating that the House cannot discuss SIR, and that it falls under the Election Commission of India's domain. He claimed that the Opposition is ‘worried’ as people of country do not vote for them and ‘SIR will delete names of illegal immigrants who back them’.

“...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 answe

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