Democracy on the Road: A 25 Year
Ruchir Sharma's 'Democracy on the Road' delivers an extraordinary exploration into the intricate dynamics that fuel India's lively democratic system. With a wealth of insights amassed over twenty years of immersive experience chronicling electoral fervor across the subcontinent, Sharma propels readers on a thrilling expedition akin to traversing the entire planet. Engaging with a diverse array of voices—from agrarians to corporate magnates and conversing with titans of politics like Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi—he crafts an extensive tableau of the nation's political arena. This enthralling discourse delves into the nuanced interactions among lineage, caste, community, economic factors, and contemporary culture that have influenced Indian governance since the reign of Indira Gandhi. In the face of rising global anxieties surrounding the regression of democratic ideals, Sharma's journey paints an encouraging portrait of India's resilient democratic ethos, rendering this volume a crucial companion for anyone eager to grasp the essence of the world's most populous democracy.
- Author: Ruchir Sharma
- Publisher: Penguin Allen Lane (28 January 2019)
- Genre: Public Speaking & Communication
- ISBN: 978-0670092208
- Pages: 352 pages