Former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi shared a surprising conversation with ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh from his new book. Singh had expressed thoughts of “committing suicide” due to a misunderstanding during a controversy involving Minister Salman Khurshid violating the Model Code of Conduct.
Quraishi described the incident as a “bombshell” and mentioned spending time calming Singh down after the revelation. The former Prime Minister had misunderstood Quraishi’s remarks, leading to a tense situation that was eventually resolved.
Quraishi’s book “India and I: A Hundred Memories, Not a Memoir” includes various anecdotes from his life, with a focus on political episodes. He highlighted the importance of transparent processes in electoral matters and the need to address irresponsible criticisms.
In his book, Quraishi also discussed his interactions with political figures like Rahul Gandhi and experiences during his tenure as Chief Election Commissioner. He emphasized the significance of fair elections and the challenges faced in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.
