A new India: Selected details

Book review of A New India: Selected Writings 2014-19

Topics
Arun Jaitley | Bharatiya Janata Party | Hindutva

Suhit Kelkar 

Arun Jaitley does not need any introduction. The Supreme Court lawyer, Bharatiya Janata Party member and minister, had a dazzling public career that ended with his death in August 2019.

Jaitley was also a writer of non-fiction. He could make his points land like falcons on unsuspecting prey. This book’s foreword by Prime Minister Narendra Modi paints Jaitley as “one of the most reliable voices to pierce through the fog and make important points on the outlook of the government.” The phrase “outlook of the government” means the government’s opinion on or ...

Dear Reader,


Business Standard has always strived hard to provide up-to-date information and commentary on developments that are of interest to you and have wider political and economic implications for the country and the world. Your encouragement and constant feedback on how to improve our offering have only made our resolve and commitment to these ideals stronger. Even during these difficult times arising out of Covid-19, we continue to remain committed to keeping you informed and updated with credible news, authoritative views and incisive commentary on topical issues of relevance.
We, however, have a request.

As we battle the economic impact of the pandemic, we need your support even more, so that we can continue to offer you more quality content. Our subscription model has seen an encouraging response from many of you, who have subscribed to our online content. More subscription to our online content can only help us achieve the goals of offering you even better and more relevant content. We believe in free, fair and credible journalism. Your support through more subscriptions can help us practise the journalism to which we are committed.

Support quality journalism and subscribe to Business Standard.

Digital Editor

First Published: Tue, January 05 2021. 22:23 IST
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
.