Book: The Accidental Prime Minister
Publisher: Penguin India
Author: Sanjaya Baru
Meaning to read this for a long time, I finally laid my
hands on it during this year’s world book fair.
A non-fiction book by genre, but the writing by Mr. Baru is
deeply engaging with equal parts of wit and humour. It is an inside account of
Dr Manmohan Singh’s term as the Prime Minister of India and the twists and turns
that took place during that time. A different take of what was portrayed in the
media about Dr Singh, this book brings out the other side of personality of
him, a side which can be attributed to his deeply academic background. It also
gives an account of the incidents that defined UPA 1 government and how those
decisions came into being.
Talking about the book, it is an engaging read and it keeps
you hooked with its style of writing and the manner which is almost as if the
author is telling a story. A person who has a keen interest in politics and
follows Indian politics will find it interesting and an engaging read.
The title of the book is apt as the book basically enumerates
how Dr. Singh came to be chosen as the Prime Minister the first time. It tells
his story, his feelings, his emotions.
Over all, a decent read.
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