Jugalbandi: The BJP Before Modi by Vinay Sitapati offers a sharp, carefully reported look at the Bharatiya Janata Party in the years before Narendra Modi became its dominant figure. This is a political history shaped by personalities, strategy, and internal competition, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in Indian politics and the making of modern power.
Written in an engaging, accessible style, the book traces the party’s evolution through the tensions, alliances, and ambitions that defined its rise. Readers who enjoy political biographies, contemporary history, and behind-the-scenes institutional narratives will find Jugalbandi both informative and absorbing.
