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S Y Quraishi writes: Whether in Maharashtra or Jharkhand, governors are unelected – they must stay away from politics

March 20, 2023 2:35 pm

Institutional safeguards are needed to ensure that governors do not cross the lines drawn by the Constitution

SY Quraishi interview: 'EC must not be dragged into politics. Poll promises issue has potential to do so... this spells disaster'

October 28, 2022 12:36 pm

SY Quraishi: “In my opinion, neither the Supreme Court nor the EC have the powers to interfere in this legitimate democratic exercise. It seems the Supreme Court was conscious of the fact, which is why it pronounced that this cannot be described as a 'corrupt practice'... It passed the buck to EC.”

The problem with cherry-picking facts from history

April 26, 2022 6:32 pm

Narayani Gupta writes: Selective reading of historical events produces half-truths, tailored narratives

Ex-CEC Quraishi in list of those allotted multiple HUDA plots

May 31, 2014 2:00 am

After probe, HUDA gives list to HC.

Govt losing credibility for many yrs: Ex-CVC

February 13, 2014 12:55 am

The former CEC also said the PM’s authority was being opposed.

Agree with AAP, but won’t join party, says Quraishi

February 08, 2014 1:00 am

Quraishi is one of upright former bureaucrats that the party has reached out to over the last few months.

Raise election expense bar 30-50%, EC to tell Govt

January 27, 2014 10:12 pm

The expenditure limit for candidates contesting Lok Sabha polls is determined by the location and size of the constituency.

Pressure of a button

October 03, 2013 2:28 am

The NOTA option is not a right to reject,but it will let disillusioned voters be heard.

Not in favour of death penalty for rape accused: Justice Verma

February 25, 2013 3:31 am

Former Chief Justice of India J S Verma has said that he does not favour death penalty,including that for rape accused.

Soon,a tell-all book by former CEC Quraishi

August 19, 2012 12:18 am

As Chief Election Commissioner of India till about two months back,S Y Quraishi headed the institution responsible for conducting elections in the worlds largest democracy.