Gwalior, Jan. 15 -- Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, defended the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process on Wednesday.

Speaking to reporters, the Union Minister highlighted that the SIR process is initiated every decade. He criticised those opposing it, alleging they fear the "cleansing" of the voter list.

"...As far as SIR is concerned, this is not happening for the first time; it has been happening in every decade. Those who object to it are the ones who fear the (voter list) cleansing, or fear the proper voting process, or fear losing... This is democracy, and the decision of the people is paramount for all of us..." said Scindia.

Earlier, West Bengal C...