2019 : How Modi Won India Paperback

"2019: How Modi Won India" by Rajdeep Sardesai is a compelling and insightful analysis of the 2019 Indian general elections, which saw Narendra Modi and the BJP-led NDA coalition return to power with an overwhelming majority. The book delves into the complex factors that contributed to this landmark verdict, examining how Modi gained an edge over the opposition, the BJP's strategic triumph in states traditionally held by the Congress, and whether the core electoral issue was a development agenda or national pride. Sardesai, an award-winning journalist, meticulously relives the twists and turns of the five years leading up to the election, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of India's rapidly changing political landscape, its key players, and the defining characteristics of what "new India" is likely to be.