Post the
Loksabha Elections 2014, many books have been written on our current Honourable
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (popularly known as Modiji and NaMo). His
popularity is always on the rise, owing to his great work done for the country
since the 2014 Loksabha elections. Well, the point is that many books that have
been talking about him ‘in and out’, do not feature his work credibility in
facts and stats, or say with proper detailing and depth. Those books were read
by millions, but somehow sounded shallow, and wanted to take the advantage of
‘Modi Wave.’
Well, today we
are discussing a book that came just two months before the Loksabha Elections
2019. It not only predicted that Modi-led BJP would be back in the power with
over 300 seats but also highlighted the work done by Modi dispensation in last
4 to 5 years. Its name is ‘Truth & Dare – The Modi Dynamic’ by Sanju Verma.
The book is
divided into two parts. Part 1 – Modinomics Unplugged, and Part 2 – The
Meteoric Rise of the BJP under Amit Shah. The first part is mainly about Modi’s Economy – also
known as Modinomics – full of facts and stats. This section stretches up to
eighteen chapters. This part is an eye opener for the people with little or no
knowledge about Modi-led BJP’s work towards the nation building. Sanju Verma
has scored high on Modi’s credibility by starting the book with ‘The Vibrant
Gujarat Model of Development’. Gujarat Model is often talked about, and in fact
based on the same, people of India chose Narendra Modi as their PM twice. How
was Gujarat during the rule of corrupt Congress and how did it do so well under
Modi tenure is an example that talks itself.
As you delve
deep, your familiarity with Modiji’s schemes and programs will grow better. The
core aim of Modinomics is to uplift the poor to a good standard of living,
business, thinking, health, and so on. Understanding the running schemes like
Standup India, Startup India, Make in India, DBT is easy through the narration,
as its credibility is backed by raw and real stats and facts.
The author has
superbly compared Modi’s tenure vs. the previous two back to back tenures of
UPA, then nothing was in the channel, all was in mess, because then the PM was
more of a puppet than a political figure. Yes, many would find the author has
done too much comparison with the last two governments of Congress-led UPA. But
it was important to note the difference the BJP-led government is bringing in
the current times.
Other than
schemes to uplift poor and middle class section, the book also, in the first
part, talks about Aadhar and DBT benefit, how GDP is calculated using the new
base years, and many more aspects like Ayushman Bharat, and Digital India. The
achievements that have been highlighted through this book sound true post the
23 May Election Results. NaMo is the most powerful PM in the history of
democratic India, and the way he is steering India towards a different and
successful league of nations is commendable. There has a lot of Economics used
in the book, but it was need of the hour to make readers understand that the
nation is into safe and right hands, as compared to dynasty politicians.
The second
part of the book talks about the meteoric rise of Amit Shah, who is one of the
most influencing politicians of today. The author, in short, has honestly
covered his background and the kind of challenges he took up in states like
Gujarat and UP to seal the presence of BJP. Next, important aspect of the book
in the second part is ‘The Failed Amethi Model’. Amethi was ruled by Congress
leaders for around 30 years but even today it has roads filled with pat holes
and sumps. Why did it fail – because of lack of political will or say due to
dynasty politics. Comparing Gujarat and Amethi model, you will get to know why
the presence of BJP is spreading robustly across the country, while Congress is
on the verge of extinction. Results speak louder than words, and it worked for
Modi-Shah duo.
Though there
are only 225 pages to relish, however the gamut of knowledge and information
this book doles out is way greater any other media coverage. Also, there has
been a lot of buzz about exit polls, but do you know the fact that this book,
which was released on 20 March, 2019, already predicted that BJP was going to
win over 300 seats. It was true to the point. This shows that Sanju Verma has
great acumen about politics, and of course she knows all the Modinomics like a
pro.
There is a lot
to learn from this book with regard to good politics and economics. The discussion from the book does not end
here; rather there is a lot to discover about BJP’s 5-year work sheet. Grab it fast – this book is for all – be it
opposition or Modi fans – or corrupt media.
i am eager to read this book,thanks sanju ji
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