New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the ongoing SIR process is being conducted not to strengthen democracy, but to cut the votes of certain individuals.

The Samajwadi MP further alleged that BLOs in UP are under immense stress and unable to complete even the forms. He also questioned why there is a rush to complete the SIR process when there are no upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh.

"...Democracy will become stronger only when our right to vote is not snatched from us...The worry over SIR is becoming real today. If a vote is cut, then how will a person fulfill his/her dream...I have got information that they(BJP) hired huge IT companies located in Noida, and through them, they have details of the voter ...