Every Vote Counts: The Story of India’s Elections

Navin Chawla has had a ringside view of Indian elections. As chief election commissioner, he supervised the landmark 2009 general election and several key state elections as well. Drawing on his wide-ranging experience, this book presents a riveting account of how the daunting task of conducting the largest electoral exercise in the world is undertaken. He also sheds light on the other issues India faces in conducting polls due to its size, population, geographical diversity and the challenges posed by the people in power.