Democracy’s Heartland: Inside the Battle for Power in South Asia

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Title: Democracy’s Heartland: Inside the Battle for Power in South Asia
Author: S.Y. Quraishi
Publisher: Juggernaut Publication, 2025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9789353455828

Democracy’s Heartland: Inside the Battle for Power in South Asia by S.Y. Quraishi is a political nonfiction book published by Juggernaut Publication. Written by the former Chief Election Commissioner of India, it examines South Asia as one of the world’s most complex and fiercely contested democratic regions.

The book looks beyond the common view of South Asia as politically unstable or chaotic, arguing that the region has engaged deeply with democratic life. Quraishi explores elections, power struggles, constitutional change, political resilience, and democratic pressure across countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Bhutan.

Drawing on decades of experience in election management and public life, the book combines political analysis with stories from the front lines of democratic practice. It is well suited for readers interested in South Asian politics, elections, governance, international relations, democracy, and contemporary political history.