MY LIFE IN INDIAN POLITICS Hardcover

"My Life in Indian Politics" by Mohsina Kidwai, as told to Rasheed Kidwai, offers a rare and candid insider's perspective on over six decades of Indian political history through the eyes of a veteran Congress leader. Mohsina Kidwai, one of the few Muslim women to have served as a Member of Parliament and a Union Cabinet Minister across multiple portfolios, provides a unique ringside view of the tenures of prime ministers from Jawaharlal Nehru to Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. The memoir delves into her personal journey, the intricacies of election campaigns, and her unwavering loyalty to the Congress party, offering an honest appraisal of its triumphs and challenges. Beyond a mere political account, the book provides intimate glimpses into the lives of key political figures and the hurly-burly of post-independence Indian politics, making it a valuable historical document and a fascinating read for anyone interested in India's political evolution.