Archive · 29 Sep 2025
SY Quraishi on EC Credibility, Nepal's Elections, and Political Finance
Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, SY Quraishi, recently spoke about the importance of fair elections.
He discussed how the Election Commission’s (EC) reputation is very important and should be open to hearing concerns.
Quraishi talked about Nepal's election system and praised their hybrid model.
He also pointed out that the old system where votes are counted can be improved upon.
Quraishi thinks the government should limit how much money political parties spend.
He believes the EC should welcome those who question it, as they are trying to help.
He emphasized how important it is for the EC to gain the trust of everyone, especially the opposition.
SY Quraishi discussed the current state of the Election Commission.
Quraishi expressed concerns about the EC's declining image and credibility.
He praised Nepal's hybrid electoral model as a better system.
Quraishi advocates for a cap on election expenditure and state funding for political parties.
He believes the EC should be open to criticism and gain the opposition's trust.
- Who
- SY Quraishi
- What
- Discussed election processes, the current state of the EC, and political finance.
- When
- The interview took place recently.
- Where
- The Indian Express Idea Exchange
- Why
- To discuss issues related to elections and electoral processes.
Incumbent EC
Critics of EC
EC's Image
Incumbent EC
Image is good and mistakes are forgiven.
Critics of EC
Image has declined and the commission should do introspection.
- Event
- SY Quraishi discusses elections and electoral processes
- Location
- The Indian Express Idea Exchange
- Speaker
- SY Quraishi, former Chief Election Commissioner of India
- Key Topics
- EC credibility, Nepal's electoral model, political finance
- Nepal's Election Model
- Hybrid model, combines proportional and reserved seats.
- Electoral Bonds
- Declared illegal and unconstitutional by Supreme Court.
- Proposed Reform
- Cap on election expenditure, state funding for parties.
