The Rajiv I Knew by Mani Shankar Aiyar is a personal and political portrait of Rajiv Gandhi, offering an insider’s perspective on one of India’s most debated prime ministers. Blending memoir and history, the book reflects on leadership, reform, public service, and the challenges of governing a rapidly changing nation.
Thoughtful and engaging, this title will interest readers of Indian politics, biography, and contemporary history. It provides a nuanced account of Rajiv Gandhi’s public life and legacy, while also exploring why he remains, in Aiyar’s view, so widely misunderstood.
