Discover India! Shadow and Substance: My Days with Indira Gandhi by Jyoti Basu (2015).
Discover India! Shadow and Substance: My Days with Indira Gandhi by Jyoti Basu (2015).
The book is an autobiographical account of Jyoti Basu, who was the Chief Minister of West Bengal for 23 years, and his close relationship with India's first female Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.
It recounts their meetings, interactions, and conversations that Jyoti Basu had with Indira Gandhi and other major political figures of the time.
Basu shares his experiences of their relationship, and how he was able to play a role in the development of India.
The book contains anecdotes that provide insight into the character and personality of the two leaders.
It also covers other topics such as India's foreign policy and the country's economic, social and political development.
Basu provides commentary on the impact of Indira Gandhi's policies on the Indian population.
He also provides a look into the inner workings of the Indian government during her time in power.
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