Kolkata, Oct. 12 -- Kolkata's Nakhoda Masjid's Imam Maulana Mohd Shafique Qazmi on Sunday expressed concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise by the Election Commission.

Speaking with ANI, he acknowledged the Election Commissioner's right to revise the voter list every 10 years but emphasised that people should not be harassed in the process. Qazmi condemned the alleged targeting of minorities in Bihar, stating that their names were being removed from the voter list, which he claimed was discriminatory.

He suggested that instead of deleting names, a life certificate should be issued to make it easier for people and the government.

"The Election Commissioner has the right to revise the voter list every 10 years, and ri...