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'ECI eliminated 15% of India's population': Ex-CEC Quraishi takes dig at SIR, questions illegal immigrant numbers

Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi criticised the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, questioning how many illegal immigrants it has identified while citing the exclusion of crores of voters. He alleged the exercise could undermine democracy, as the SIR continues across several states amid opposition criticism and…

The Economic Times

When Manmohan Singh told then-CEC Quraishi- 'I will commit suicide'

Former CEC SY Quraishi recounts Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's profound respect for the Election Commission. Singh expressed deep anguish over ministerial loose talk concerning the poll watchdog's functioning. He emphasized the Election Commission's vital role as the soul of democracy. The former Prime Minister offered to commit suicide if the…

The Economic Times

Millions in India stripped of vote before critical state election, as government seeks to ‘purify’ electoral roll

Experts say Muslims and other minorities have been disproportionately deleted from the electoral roll ahead of the West Bengal elections this week

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How we broke the voter roll story before it became a national conversation

More than a year ago, when I began looking into possible manipulation of voter rolls, the first person to help me understand it was Dr SY Quraishi, former Chief Election Commissioner of India.

Newslaundry

JD(U) spokesperson had two EPIC numbers in same Bihar constituency

In early September 2025, the Bharatiya Janata Party accused Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera and his wife, Telangana Congress vice president Kota Neelima, of electoral violations.

Newslaundry

CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s defence on Bihar’s ‘0’ house numbers not convincing

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at a press conference dismissed allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and asked Rahul Gandhi to submit his complaints in a sworn affidavit within seven days or apologise to the nation.

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Hafta 525: USAID controversy, new CEC’s appointment, Vikatan website blocked

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam, and Anand Vardhan are joined by former Chief Election Commissioner Dr SY Quraishi and cartoonist Rachita Taneja.

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Exclusive: In 3 Lok Sabha seats swung by BJP, many wrong voter deletions, violations of EC norms

From 70 FIRs over deletion of voters earlier this year in Andhra Pradesh to allegations about erasure of voters in poll-bound Delhi, electoral rolls seem to have replaced EVMs as a primary opposition concern over the last few months.

Newslaundry

Indian government agency spent millions promoting BJP election slogans

The Central Bureau of Communication is meant to promote government plans. Its ads carried Modi’s party’s catchphrases.

Al Jazeera

Hafta 479: Katchatheevu controversy, the role of India’s Election Commission

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, and Manisha Pande are joined by ex-Chief Election Commissioner Dr SY Quraishi, and academic Professor R Manivannan.

Newslaundry

Can India’s election be rigged? Ahead of vote, old debate gets new life

Opposition parties have questioned the reliability of electronic voting machines. But experts disagree.

Al Jazeera

Why is India’s Modi pushing for simultaneous elections? Who would gain?

An Indian government committee has recommended that polls for local bodies to parliament be held together.

Al Jazeera

Deepfake democracy: Behind the AI trickery shaping India’s 2024 election

As India prepares for the world’s largest elections, parties are turning to AI for novel – and dangerous – strategies.

Al Jazeera

Ban on India’s electoral bonds: How will it affect 2024 election?

While transparency advocates and opposition leaders say ban is a big win for democracy, Modi’s BJP remains confident.

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The Hindu

Activists raise concern over Election Commissioners appointment Bill

Activists and civil society members raised questions over autonomy of the poll body, if the legislation is passed.

The Hindu

Debate without draft Uniform Civil Code is a non-issue, says ex-CEC K.Y. Quraishi

Chennai's CHENNAISASTRA Univ. School of Law held a panel discussion on the need for a UCC in India. Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi said most debate on UCC is based on ignorance. MP Manish Tewari said the Constituent Assembly had drafted a document for posterity, embodying the hopes & aspirations of…

The Guardian - UK

India faces deepening demographic divide as it prepares to overtake China as the world’s most populous country

India’s entrenched north-south divide is growing as its population changes, with serious social and political consequences

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Should the ECI insist on inner-party elections?

‘The ECI expects political parties to abide by their constitution. It is not for the commission to step in or criticise if anyone is elected unopposed’

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CoA submits AIFF draft constitution to SC

NEW DEHLI: The final draft constitution of the All India Football Federation, which has been framed by the Committee of Administrators (CoA), has been submitted to the Supreme Court for its approval.

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India U-17 women's football team's assistant coach Alex Ambrose sacked for ‘sexual misconduct’

PANAJI: The Supreme Courtappointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) has terminated the contract of India U-17 women football team’s assistant coach Alex Ambrose for sexual misconduct involving a minor player.

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COA, affiliated units meet to discuss way forward on AIFF's new constitution and elections

NEW DELHI: The Committee of Administrators and members of some affiliated units met here on Saturday to discuss the way forward on holding the elections of All India Football Federation at the earliest under a new constitution adhering to the national sports code, FIFA and AFC Statutes.

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'FIFA yet to comment on SC order'

NEW DELHI: The Committee of Administrators, appointed by the Supreme Court to look into the day-to-day running of the All India Football Federation and formalise the election process, on Sunday, said that FIFA, the world governing body, was yet to get in touch with them following the dissolution of the…

The Times of India

Elena Norman can continue as Hockey India employee, says HC-appointed CoA

NEW DELHI: The Committee of Administrators (CoA), appointed to run Hockey India, on Thursday said it won't object if Elena Norman continues to work for the federation but she must relinquish her positions in the managing committee and executive board of the sports body.

The Times of India

Hockey goes the football way, Delhi High Court appoints CoA

CoA appointed; Narinder Batra removed as IOA president, senior VP Anil Khanna is acting chief

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SC-appointed CoA member SY Quraishi hints at conduct of AIFF elections by September-October

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) will try to hold elections of All India Football Federation (AIFF) within two to three months from the day the top court approves the new constitution, one of the penal members said on Wednesday.

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