FEAST OF VULTURES Hardcover

Josy Joseph's A Feast of Vultures: The Hidden Business of Democracy in India is a powerful and unsettling exposé that meticulously uncovers the pervasive corruption intertwining business and politics in modern India. Drawing on two decades of investigative journalism, Joseph presents a multi-layered inquiry, from the everyday struggles of villagers seeking basic amenities to the shadowy dealings of high-profile industrialists and political figures. The book reveals how a "caste of middlemen" facilitates illicit transactions and manipulates government decisions, highlighting the deep-seated crony capitalism and the alarming wealth gap that undermines democratic processes. With unimpeachable evidence and compelling narratives, Joseph clinically documents the "non-reportable," forcing readers to confront the stark reality of how a powerful elite often operates above accountability, turning the very fabric of Indian democracy into a feast for those who prey upon it.