BENGAL 2021 Paperback

"Bengal 2021: An Election Diary" by Deep Halder offers a comprehensive look at the highly anticipated and fiercely contested 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections. The book delves into the decade following Mamata Banerjee's historic win in 2011, examining the shifts in political dynamics, public sentiment, and the emergence of the Bharatiya Janata Party as a significant force in the state. Halder, a seasoned journalist, travels across Bengal, interviewing politicians, refugees, and ordinary citizens to gauge the mood on the ground and explore the complex interplay of identity politics, caste, religion, and development issues that shaped this pivotal election, all unfolding amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.