10 Best Books that Talk about Narendra Modi
Second-time elected as an Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is now a global figure. He is known for being powerful, a bold decision-maker, visionary; thus, political scholars across the world hail his rallies and speeches for gaining wisdom. But still this man remains an enigma for many — and to solve that puzzle, so far there have many books written on him by both Indian and foreign writers. So, keeping the debate alive, today we are bringing the list of ten best books ever written on and about the enigmatic Narendra Modi.
Released on 20 March, 2019, this book unfolds the magic behind ‘Modinomics’ which has been improving the fate of the country. From Jan Dhan Yojana to GST and everything in between, all your questions get answered by this book. Full of data, stats, facts, and stories, it is here to educate you on what is ‘Modinomics’ and how it can take India to a level of greatness and superpower. Not only this, it also talks about Amit Shah and his contribution towards the party building. Today, BJP is the most structured and well-organized party, the credit goes to the captaincy of Amit Shah. For this reason, he is at times referred as King Maker. The book is divided into two parts — first part talks about Modinomics and the Second Part shows the meteoritic rise of BJP under Amit Shah.
2. #Modi Again: (Why Modi is right for India) An Ex-Communist’s Manifesto — by Aabhas Maldahiyar:
Published on January 2019, this book talks about why Modi is a need over just a choice. Written and narrated in lucid way, this is also a good book talking about Modi’s economic policies and reforms in length.
3. Narendra Modi: A political Biography by Andy Marino:
Released on November 2014, it is written by a foreign writer Andy Marino, having been impressed by the Modi Wave. It is a good book for someone who is looking to get an extensive Modi profile. Biography…yet amazing!
4. 21 Leadership Lessons of Narendra Damodardas Modi by Vijay Jhindal and Two more Authors:
Released on January 2015, this book captures 21 traits of leadership that one can learn from Modi’s style of working. He is also compared to 21 world renowned personalities who are part of history, known for their exceptional contributions as leaders.
5. The Modi Effect: Inside Narendra Modi’s Campaign to Transform India by Lance Price:
Released on March 2015, this exciting book takes us inside the Modi’s campaign to transforming India. It also takes a peep inside Modi’s working architecture and his meteoric rise to supreme power in Indian democracy. Along with his effect, also unfolds a story of chai wallah, who rises to become PM of India.
6. Rebuilding India: Were the Last Four Years Transformative Enough? You Decide by Vinayak Jain:
Published on December 2018, ‘Rebuilding India’ does not answer that question for you; it simply lays down facts so that you can reach an informed conclusion. From raging issues such as the bullet train, Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Lahore and the Rafale deal to matters affecting lives of common Indians like inflation, basic infrastructure and healthcare, this book attempts to inform the readers about the work done by Modi team so far.
7. Narendra Modi: Creative Disruptor. The Maker of New India by Dr R. Balashankar:
This book was released on January, 2019. It highlights that Narendra Modi has been the most transformative Prime Minister India ever had. Under him, the country witnessed the greatest power shift — the BJP with a new political narrative and style emerging the ruling party and replacing the six-decade supremacy of the Congress. This book is a detailed assessment of Modi’s impact on Indian polity and its course in the future.
8. Securing India the Modi Way: Pathankot, Surgical Strikes and More by Nitin Gokhale:
Released on October, 2017, in this book Nitin A. Gokhale provides the most intimate and sweeping account yet of Team Narendra Modi’s approach to national security and foreign policy initiatives. Depiction on internal memos, as yet classified information, meeting notes and hundreds of hours of interviews with key players in the national security team, Gokhale brings alive inside stories of decision-making at the highest levels in the government.
9. The NaMo Story: A Political Life by Kingshuk Nag:
Released in April, 2013, this book covers the political journey of Narendra Modi more as a Gujarat CM. This book does not have Modi as PM of India. It is discussed till 2013. Though a good book, but it leaves out the best work done by NaMo.
10. Marching with a Billion: Analysing Narendra Modi’s Government at Midterm by Uday Mahurkar:
Released in May, 2017, this book takes a dig at Narendra Modi’s government work done from 2014 to 2017 against the backdrop of years of policy paralysis and corruption before he came to power, leaving him with a stiff salvaging job. Focusing on key areas of governance like infrastructure, foreign affairs, power, the social sector, finance, digital technology and agriculture, the author showcases the work of the present government and the monumental changes the prime minister has brought in all fields.
