Kotesh’s political coverage moves between the stage and the people gathered in front of it. The selected photographs include campaign appearances, election-related gatherings and the practical work of polling.
A photograph of people lifting chairs over their heads during rain shows the physical experience of being part of a public meeting. Elsewhere, voters wait outside a polling station and officials check details at a booth.
Photographs and field captions by Jwala Kotesh. Story introduction adapted from the portfolio.
