Lucknow, Feb. 17 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that minorities and backward communities are being selectively targeted under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh and said that the party has sought time from the Election Commission to raise the issue.

Speaking to reporters, Yadav said, "We have sought time from the Election Commission, and as soon as we get the time, our delegation will go. Because only Muslims, backward classes, Dalits, tribals, and especially those who cannot understand studies and writings and are backward are being served notices via Form 7."

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