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For some, religious identities are staple to forward hateful politics: Former CEC slams Nishikant DubeyFormer chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi responded to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remark. Dubey called Quraishi a "Muslim commissioner"...21 Apr, 2025, 01.24 PM IST- If national consensus not achieved on simultaneous polls, it shouldn't be thrust on people: Ex-CEC QuraishiFormer Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi has stated that if there is no national consensus on conducting simultaneous elections, it ...12 Oct, 2023, 05.48 PM IST
- Talk of Muslim appeasement a 'fallacy', parties shunning community due to polarisation: S Y QuraishiAsserting that the argument of Muslim appeasement over the years is a "fallacy", former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi on Sunday ...27 Mar, 2022, 04.26 PM IST
- No ID proof, ex-CEC SY Quraishi can’t vote in IIC pollsEven though Quraishi said he offered an alternative ID document — his Aadhaar card — to complete the pre-voting identification formalities,...23 Mar, 2021, 10.29 AM IST
- Idea that women can't win elections is a lie: SY QuraishiWinnability and money factor are considered to claim that women can't win elections, which is a lie, Quraishi said at a conclave commemorat...10 Mar, 2018, 04.44 PM IST
- EC should be more vocal on defending EVMs: S Y QuraishiQuraishi was in the city to deliver the keynote address at the 13th Annual India Business Conference at the prestigious Columbia Business S...13 Apr, 2017, 03.05 PM IST
- Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi awarded honorary fellowship in UKThe honorary fellowship has been awarded to Quraishi to "celebrate and acknowledge his contributions in shaping the present and future of I...15 May, 2016, 12.17 PM IST
- Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quaraishi awarded fellowship in UKQuraishi has served as the CEC of India for six years between 2006 and 2012 and presided over some of the largest elections ever in history.15 Jan, 2015, 08.54 PM IST
- Black money major problem in Indian elections, says former Chief Election Commissioner S Y QuraishiQuraishi also highlighted the importance of democracy in India and called it one of the best brands of the country.29 Jun, 2014, 02.23 PM IST
- SY Quraishi and many others got more than one plot in Haryana: HUDASY Quraishi, former chief election commissioner of India, and 37 others allegedly got more than one plot in violation of rules30 May, 2014, 04.42 AM IST
- SY Quraishi resigns, IOA election thrown into jeopardyThe resignation of Quraishi, a former chief election commissioner, came barely a week before the high-profile November 25 election.17 Nov, 2012, 06.13 PM IST
- 3-4 EC officials died of heart attack, says CEC SY QuraishiConducting elections is a high-stress job and the stress on EC officials resulted in fatal heart attacks to at least four officers during r...13 Mar, 2012, 10.18 PM IST
- Elections 2012: Not surprised by the huge voter-turnout, says CEC, SY QuraishiThe elections were an exercise that involved 13.78 crore voters, 61,537 polling stations and lakhs of electoral officials and security pers...05 Mar, 2012, 10.26 AM IST
- S Y Quraishi says don't need more powers, only fine-tuning of lawThe Mode Code of Conduct, needs to be further strengthened, Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi said today.04 Mar, 2012, 04.23 PM IST
- Right to reject, recall may not work in India: Chief Election Commission S Y QuraishiChief Election Commission S Y Quraishi has held that it will "destabilise" the country, especially in areas where "people already feel alie...16 Oct, 2011, 04.05 PM IST
- Quraishi becomes first Muslim CECS Y Quraishi, the new CEC, is the first Muslim to head the panel.30 Jul, 2010, 02.27 PM IST
- SY Quraishi appointed new Chief Election CommissionerElection Commissioner S Y Quraishi was on Tuesday appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in the place of Navin Chawla, who ...28 Jul, 2010, 04.44 AM IST
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