Quraishi defends cover-up directive to BSP

Last Updated: Monday, January 9, 2012, 21:33

Quraishi said the decision was in accordance with the model code of conduct.

Criticism of EC order on statues ill-informed: CEC

Last Updated: Monday, January 9, 2012, 20:26

The CEC said there is nothing per se wrong about statues of political personalities and symbols erected out of their own expenditure.

Statue row: EC playing ‘neutral umpire’, says CEC

Last Updated: Sunday, January 8, 2012, 21:20

A day after Election Commission’s crucial order -- to drape the statues of Mayawati -- the CEC said it is playing the role of a "neutral umpire”.

BJP demands removal of three top UP officials

Last Updated: Friday, January 6, 2012, 21:54

Demanding removal of three top officials of UP govt, a delegation of state BJP leaders met Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi.

CEC Vs Badal over ‘poll mandate’

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 10:04

CEC SY Quraishi has slammed Punjab CM Prakash Singh Badal for asking the Election Commission to advise its officials not to overstep their mandate in the state.

Congress attacks Badal over poll panel row

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 18:40

The Congress attacked Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal for criticising the Election Commission.

Limit yourself, Parkash Singh Badal tells EC

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 18:19

Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal has urged the ECI to ask its officials in the state "to act within the parameters of their constitutional brief".

Govt for changes in barring criminal candidates

Last Updated: Friday, December 30, 2011, 17:05

Govt has made significant changes in the proposal to debar criminal candidates from contesting elections and other issues, says Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi.

EC likely to announce poll dates for 5 states

Last Updated: Friday, December 23, 2011, 09:02

The Election Commission is likely to announce the schedule for 2012 Assembly Elections in five states including UP, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Punjab and Goa on Friday.

Can postpone UP school exams for polls: CEC

Last Updated: Thursday, December 22, 2011, 11:47

Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi has said that the poll panel can get the board examinations in UP postponed if it affects the Assembly poll schedule in the state.