Uncover the secrets behind uneven public service access in India’s urban slums. This essential book delves into demanding development by explaining how political organization and informal leaders empower communities to secure vital public goods. Based on extensive fieldwork in cities like Bhopal and Jaipur, it reveals the critical link between partisan networks and citizens’ ability to mobilize for change. A must-read for anyone interested in Indian urban governance, citizen demand, and effective political mobilization in South Asia.