Nod to Modi rally denied on basis of Gujarat police input: EC

Talking further about the Varanasi incident, Brahma said as human beings, “courtesy demands that if someone speaks to you, you should give time and you should talk.”

He added, “When things can get solved at local Thanedaar (SHO) or Tehsildaar level why do you escalate to that (EC) level? If someone approaches you with a genuine request...my opinion is that let your opinion be known to the person promptly.”

The Election Commissioner was also asked about remarks being made about the EC that it was biased in taking certain decisions.

“We should be open to criticism and we should be ready to accept suggestions..this is how the system improves,” he replied.