Durbar

Durbar is an extremely riveting account of Indian politics and the Gandhi family in power... But it's also a disturbing recollection of all the blunders committed by leaders who were so aloof from the ground realities in the country and the people's aspirations...

A must read, esp for the readers of my generation who would like to know more about the significant incidents in our political past which are the reason for the reality of present day India..

The book is a chronological account. It has the feel of a memoir and not that of a political discourse. This vastly improves the readability of the book. The author had personal connection with Rajiv and Sonia Gandhi and she is able to give a lot of insights into how their relationship worked. Her interactions with different players of the time and their perspectives makes it all the more interesting. I was impressed by her adventures inside the Golden Temple. 

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