{"product_id":"the-accidental-prime-minister-1","title":"The accidental prime minister by Sanjaya Baru","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Accidental Prime Minister\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSanjaya Baru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a political memoir that gives an inside look at the leadership of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eManmohan Singh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, who served as the Prime Minister of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIndia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from 2004 to 2014. The book is based on Baru’s experience as the media adviser to the Prime Minister during the first term of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUnited Progressive Alliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e government. It discusses how Manmohan Singh managed the responsibilities of his office while working within a coalition government and under the leadership of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSonia Gandhi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIndian National Congress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The memoir explores important political decisions, internal government dynamics, and the challenges of balancing political authority with party leadership. Overall, the book provides a personal perspective on the functioning of India’s government during that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1746\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSanjaya Baru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an Indian journalist, policy analyst, and author known for his work on politics, economics, and international relations. Born in 1959 in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHyderabad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, he worked as a journalist for several major Indian newspapers and publications before serving as the media adviser to Prime Minister \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eManmohan Singh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from 2004 to 2008. Baru has also held academic and research positions at institutions such as the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eInstitute for Defence Studies and Analyses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Through his writing and analysis, he has contributed to discussions about India’s political system, economic policies, and foreign relations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276767097089,"sku":"2C2F50VK2-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/QQQQQQ.jpg?v=1780381146","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-accidental-prime-minister-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}