An Undocumented Wonder: The Great Indian Election

Dr. S Y Quraishi was born in Delhi in 1947.  He studied at the Anglo-Arabic School (estd 1692) and at St Stephan’s College (estd 1881), both living monuments of the city.  In 1971, he joined the Indian Administrative Service and served the Government of India and the State Government of Haryana with distinction in several senior positions.  At present, he holds the Constitutional office of the Chief Election Commissioner of India.Dr. Quraishi’s family has had a long association with Delhi, settling here nearly 500 years ago, and their roots have grown stronger ever since.  His earlier books, composed in English, Hindi and Urdu, include Haryana Rediscovered: A Bibliographical Area Study, Hali: Kavi ek Roop Anek and Hali: Kal Aaj Aur Kal.In this book, Dr. Quraishi shares with readers memories and joys associated with the ever-changing but ever-fascinating Old Delhi.