
Politician Redux
by Devesh Verma
Title:
Politician Redux
Author:
Devesh Verma
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
368 pages
Publisher:
Penguin Random House India
ISBN-13:
9780143463658
EAN:
9780143463658
Publication Date:
08/04/2024
Classifications:
Historical Fiction
Weight (g):
422
Dimensions (mm):
219 x 139 x 24
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
Ram Mohan, an ambitious man in newly independent India, refuses to let his humble origins define him. On a mission to build a political career, he realizes that the only way to live a respectable life is to hold some kind of power. When the Congress high command vetoes Ram Mohan''s inclusion in the Uttar Pradesh cabinet, Saansad-ji, the state''s chief minister, appoints him as member, UP Public Service Commission, Allahabad. Though non-political, the position has a high social status, and Ram Mohan quickly takes a shine to it. Meanwhile, the JP movement continues to challenge the Congress regime, surging through large parts of India and setting the stage for Indira Gandhi''s downfall. A sequel to the critically acclaimed










