The retired IAS official also said that IPS officers fear punishment of being transferred.
The chief ministers of at least 13 states, including West Bengal headed by UPA ally Trinamool Congress, have voiced concerns about the formation of the body.
A fresh controversy had broken out over reports that powers of the EC are being curtailed but it was dubbed as "totally mischievous" by the government.
The bypolls in six out of seven constituencies in Telangana region are necessitated following resignation of the sitting MLAs.
Insisting that she was working for the welfare of all communities, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has said her government has done more development works in the state than all parties combined since Independence.
Jayalalitha was today issued notice by the Supreme Court on a CBI appeal challenging the Madras High Court verdict.
President Pratibha Patil's son and Congress MLA Raosaheb Shekhawat was today questioned by the Amravati Police.
"There is no question of any illegality. Legitimate campaign is a fundamental part of free democratic right," Congress spokesman Abhishek Singhvi said reacting to the registration of FIR against Rahul Gandhi.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar today expressed readiness to do business with Congress to capture as many city and district councils in Maharashtra as possible and wanted both the parties to act unitedly where they lacked majority.
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt today termed his return to the Congress as homecoming.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today flayed the proposed Seeds Bill 2011, saying that its provisions were tilted heavily in favour of the multi-national companies and against the interests of the farmers.
Noting that Verma is "a very veteran politician", Singhvi said there was no question of slightest disrespect to the EC intended or done in any manner.
Sushma Swaraj today alleged that Congress lacks issues for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election and was indulging in dramatics to garner votes.
Separate cases have been registered against Salman Khurshid's wife Louis Khurshid, BJP candidate Sunil Dutt Dwivedi and two others for allegedly violating the model code of conduct.
The Gujarat High Court today dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the constitution of Justice M B Shah Commission.
Swaraj said BJP also objected to the mentality that opposes citing of Vande Mataram and cheers for Pakistan during India-Pakistan cricket match.
In an indication that the relations between the two coalition partners has touched a further low, TMC leader Sultan Ahmed also rejected Congress contention that the Model Code of Coduct does not have a statutory status.
The Allahabad High Court today reserved its order on a PIL seeking removal of Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid for his remarks on reservation for minorities.
Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh today criticised Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal for leaving the state "headless" by going abroad together.
Former Telecom Minister A Raja is expected to file a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a review of its judgement in the 2G spectrum licence case.
Coming out in support of Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid on his controversial assurance to the electorate in Uttar Pradesh on minority quota, Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi today said the union law minister was talking about developmental issues.
The Bihar chief minister termed the idea 'illogical'.
Asking people to get the maximum work done from him for development of the state, the Gandhi scion said he was ready to toil hard for this purpose.
She was reacting to Law Minister Salman Khurshid's claim that Batla House encounter picture brought tears into the eyes of Gandhi.
Congress star campaigner Priyanka Gandhi today said leaders should get the message that they will not get support if they do no work for progress.
Azad was to address rallies at Pathanpura and Old Badnera city as a part of the campaign for 16 February Amravati Municipal Corporation election.
With an eye on MCD polls slated for March, Delhi Government today finally started allotment of around 2,200 low cost flats to industrial workers in the city.
Kiran Bedi today said the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls are the "semi-final" for Jan Lokpal Bill and the general elections of 2014 will be its final.
Accusing BJP of pursuing "policy of coercion and arm-twisting", Congress said the ruling party in Karnataka did not allow state Advocate General BV Acharya to perform his duty there.
The PMO has written to various ministries and departments asking them to furnish notes on the controversial issues that could be raised by opposition in Parliament.