Former CEC Qureshi: Delisting of 200 political parties is a very good decision

NEW DELHI: Former Chief Election Commissioner of India S. Y. Qureshi on Thursday welcomed the Election Commission’s(EC’s) proposed move to delist 200 political parties on the basis of lack of engagement in any political activity over a long period of time, asserting that many parties misused income tax exemption criteria enjoyed by them.

“It is a very good decision as there are many parties which have been found to be totally inactive, and in last 10 -12 years, they did not engage in any political activity. While they have collected money and benefited by income tax exemption. Therefore, they should be scrutinised and this decision taken by election commission is a welcome step,” he said.