Chietigj Bajpaee is senior fellow for South Asia at Chatham House, an international affairs think tank in London.
Region's political systems, while imperfect, are far more robust than initially perceived


Supporters of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi wear masks of his face, as they attend an election campaign rally in Meerut, India, in March 2024. © Reuters
Chietigj Bajpaee is senior fellow for South Asia at Chatham House, an international affairs think tank in London.