The Coalition Years (Hardcover)
Pranab Mukherjee
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Add to basketHardcover. The Coalition Years begins its journey in 1996 and explores the highs andows that characterized sixteen years of one of the most tumultuous periods in the nation's political history. It is an insightful account of thearger governance phenomenon in Indiacoalition politicsas seen through the eyes of one of the chief architects of the post-Congress era of Indian politics.From the inexplicable defeat of the Congress in the 1996 general elections and the rise of regional partiesike the TDP and the TMC, to the compelling factors that forced the Congress to withdraw support to the I.K. Gujral government and the singular ability of Sonia Gandhi to forge an alliance with diverse political parties that enabled the Congress toead the coalitions of UPA I and II, Pranab Mukherjee was a keen observer and an active participant in the contemporary developments that reshaped the course of the country's political, economic and social destiny.Beyond the challenges, complications and compulsions of coalition governments, this book is also a recollection of Mukherjee's journey as the Cabinet Minister in the key ministries of defence, external affairs and finance, beginning from 2004. He recounts each of these events with candourthe path-breaking meeting with Henry Kissinger in 2004 that altered the course of the IndoUS strategic partnership, his timely advice to Bangladesh Army Chief Moeen Ahmed in 2008 thated to the release of political prisoners there and the differing views with RBI Governor D. Subbarao on the structure of the FSDC.The third volume of Mukherjee's autobiography is a sharp and candid account of his years at the helm. It offers the most authoritative account of contemporary Indian politics by one of the tallesteaders and statesmen of our generation. "The Coalition Years" by Pranab Mukherjee chronicles India's tumultuous political landscape from 1996-2012, highlighting coalition politics, key events, and Mukherjee's role as a Cabinet Minister. It provides insights into governance, alliances, and significant policy decisions, offering a candid perspective on contemporary Indian politics. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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