Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi on SIR, Election Commission, One Nation One Election & Indian Democracy
Chief Election Commissioner Dr. S.Y. Quraishi joins Preeti Choudhry on Booked to discuss his latest book, India and I: A Hundred Memories, Not a Memoir
Chief Election Commissioner Dr. S.Y. Quraishi joins Preeti Choudhry on Booked to discuss his latest book, India and I: A Hundred Memories, Not a Memoir, and reflects on a lifetime spent at the heart of Indian democracy. In this candid conversation, he speaks about the Election Commission's role today, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, One Nation, One Election, electoral transparency, and why he believes "what is missing is communication." He also shares never-before-heard personal anecdotes from his remarkable career, including The private conversation in which Dr. Manmohan Singh sought a meeting after criticism of the Election Commission and told him, "If this is what you think, I'll commit suicide." Dr. Quraishi explains the context behind that emotional remark and what it revealed about the former Prime Minister's character.
How a single phone call from Sushma Swaraj changed the course of his career. Why he considers Sushma Swaraj the finest minister he worked with. His interactions with Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, T.N. Seshan and many of India's most influential political leaders. From democracy and elections to governance, bureaucracy and leadership, this is an insightful conversation with one of India's most respected former constitutional authorities. Watch the full interview and subscribe for more conversations on Booked. Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video.
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