T.N. Seshan, the 10th Chief Election Commissioner of India and Founder Chairman of SBW, had a significant impact on the election scene in India during the years 1990 to 1996 when he held office. His autobiography shows that there was a divine hand in getting him to take on the role, and to stay at it. It was as if he was placed there by his spiritual masters to turn around the situation for the Republic of India as far as the conduct of elections was concerned. Such was the impact of what he did that he enjoyed cult status in India with fan clubs being reported from across the country in his name. He had admirers across the world and was the recipient of the prestigious Magsaysay Award.