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Friday, April 10, 2026
TopicS.Y. Quraishi

Topic: S.Y. Quraishi

‘Rolls already had 99% accuracy’—Ex-CEC Quraishi questions need for SIR, pushes back on EVM fraud claims

Speaking at panel discussion on ‘challenges to electoral integrity’ organised by Bharat Jodo Abhiyaan, he stressed on need for elections to also be seen as free and fair and credible.

EC hits former CEC Quraishi with ‘selective amnesia’ barb over his code violations record

EC has written to the former CEC claiming that during his 2-year tenure, only 9 showcause notices for MCC violations, and no FIRs, were issued in 11 state and union territory elections.

At every stage of election, money matters: Experts on how cash and polls are inseparable

Former chief election commissioner S.Y. Quraishi calls for putting a cap on election expenditures of political parties at South Asia Conclave.

Modi govt vs EC: The battle over election funding is far from over

Anonymity of the donor and enabling even non-profit making companies to buy bonds are the two major concerns raised by the EC.

On Camera

Pig politicisation isn’t unique to Delhi’s Tri Nagar. It’s a worldwide anti-Muslim strategy

The funniest part about pig politicisation is that it is based on ignorance. Hindus and Christians can eat all the pork they want and keep pigs as pets—that does not bother Muslims.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.