International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
Carnegie Associate Milan Vaishnav listens in to the conversation.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
In order from left to right: Carnegie Associate Milan Vaishnav, IFES Regional Director for Europe and Asia Vasu Mohan, Dr. S.Y. Quraishi, former Indian Ambassador to the US Pradeep Kapur and IFES President and CEO Bill Sweeney.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
Bill Sweeney presents Dr. Quraishi with the prestigious Hutar Award, which honors those who express a commitment to improving democratic practices.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
Dr. Quraishi jokes about "An Undocumented Wonder: The Making of the Great Indian Election", as he and Bill look through passages.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
Dr. Quraishi answers questions from those in attendance while Bill Sweeney listens.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
Attending guest Mindy Reiser joins in on the conversation.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
David Banerjea, a guest at the event, listens intently as Dr. Quraishi speaks.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
Quraishi speaks about his book, India’s elections, and his experience as election commissioner.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
IFES President and CEO Bill Sweeney holds up Dr. Quraishi’s book for all guests to see.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems:
Dr. S.Y. Quraishi’s book, "An Undocumented Wonder: The Making of the Great Indian Election", sits on the table before the discussion begins.