EP 2 - पूर्व मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त एसवाई कुरैशी, जिन्होंने PMO की पोस्टिंग लेने से मना कर दिया

In this episode of Pustakalaya, former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi shares fascinating stories from his career and his book.-At the suggestion of his friend Nawaz Deobandi, Quraishi compiled 100 untold stories from his administrative career into a book.-He credits his father's unique '₹100 formula' for education, which allowed children from all backgrounds to access quality learning in English and other languages, shaping his own development.-Quraishi described a potential posting in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) as a 'cage.' He felt it would limit his independence and subject him to constant, unnecessary 'extra vetting'.-When Quraishi once complained to the Prime Minister about a minister's conduct, Manmohan Singh was so distressed that he emotionally stated he would rather 'commit suicide' than be accused of undermining the Commission.-Quraishi remains a strong defender of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). He argues that the machines used during his tenure were impossible to hack and were designed to be transparent and secure at every level.-He shares insights into navigating the complex relationship between bureaucrats and politicians, citing his experiences with leaders like Om Prakash Chautala and Sushma Swaraj, where he learned to balance administrative integrity with political management.