Ex- Election Commissioner Opens Up on Vote Chori's Reality, Rahul Gandhi, Bihar SIR Ft. Ashok Lavasa

In this episode, Mr. Ashok Lavasa, retired IAS officer and former Election Commissioner of India, joins IRS Ravi Kapoor for an insightful discussion on the Election Commission of India’s role and its impact on free and fair elections.

Topics Covered:

Role and independence of the Election Commission

The neutrality of the Election Commission

Appointment of Election Commissioners in India

Efficiency of Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in elections

Can political parties influence election results?

How to fix flaws in India's electoral system

Must-Listen for anyone interested in Indian governance and elections.

About Ashok Lavasa:
Ashok Lavasa, former Union Secretary in Civil Aviation, Environment, and Finance, shares his experience in high-profile cases and his principled dissent in election-related matters.

Books by Ashok Lavasa:

An Ordinary Life

Echoes of Faith

An Uncivil Servant

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction4:00 - Is the Election Commission truly neutral?20:12 - Election Commission vs Government powers28:30 - Bihar’s SIR Efficiency49:40 - Can political parties influence results?1:03:46 - How to fix a corrupt system