From Nehru To Modi: The Top Books To Read If You Want To Truly Understand Indian Politics

Why Should You Read This Book?

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India and it was no easy feat to manage a country that gained independence from the yoke of British rule. This book is penned by Shashi Tharoor and is one of the most prominent writings on Mr. Nehru. The concept of democracy gained strength under his leadership and he is one of the pioneers of the modern state of India. His contributions are numerous and students of political science as well as of history should definitely give this book a try. This book is well written and would be quite easy to read. 

Why Should You Read This Book?

This book is about Mr. Manmohan Singh’s contribution to India's growth and development, he was an economist and in here you will find the long drawn journey from being an academic, to an economist to a policymaker. He served as the finance minister of the country before being the Prime Minister and how the removal of License Raj led to the way of foreign investment strengthening the economy of the country. This book is well researched and is a good choice of reading if you are interested in knowing about the contributions of different Prime Ministers of India. 

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Why Should You Read This Book?

Indira Gandhi is one of the most prominent Prime Ministers known in the country’s history even though her image is a bit controversial due to the emergency period that the country faced, she was the first women Prime Minister and is also remembered as one of the strongest faces. The read will keep you intrigued about her and make you understand the past politics and help you trace the current trend and condition of the Indian political scenario. It is a well written book and is quite gripping. Students and history enthusiasts should consider this as a potential read about famous Prime Ministers of India. 

Why Should You Read This Book?

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a great statesman who believed in inclusive politics, his tenure of being a Prime Minister was a good time of leadership. This book is about his contribution and is a well written text. He was admired by his political allies and enemies, was fearless in his criticism of leaders who lacked the grit of handling the country better. Reading this would shed a light on his life and political career. This is a well written text, and is quite interesting too. If you are someone who likes to read books on Indian politics then this would be a good read. 

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