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Half-Lion: How P.V. Narasimha Rao Transformed India

Written by: Vinay Sitapati
Narrated by: Prateek Sharma
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 "When P.V. Narasimha Rao became the unlikely prime minister of India in 1991, he inherited a nation adrift, violent insurgencies, and economic crisis. Despite being unloved by his people, mistrusted by his party, and ruling under the shadow of 10 Janpath, Rao transformed the economy and ushered India into the global arena. With exclusive access to Rao’s never-before-seen personal papers and diaries, this definitive biography provides new revelations on the Indian economy, nuclear programme, foreign policy and the Babri Masjid. Tracing his early life from a small town in Telangana through his years in power, and finally, his humiliation in retirement, it never loses sight of the inner man, his difficult childhood, his corruption and love affairs, and his lingering loneliness. Meticulously researched and brutally honest, this landmark political biography is a must-read for anyone interested in knowing about the man responsible for transforming India. " Elections & Political Process Political Parties Political Science Politicians Politics & Activism Politics & Government
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Loved the way book compiled, and narrated. It tied me down listening.
Great book. Thanks.

PV Narasimha Rao, modern era kautilya.

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This book completely changed my perception about PV garu.

A man whose name should be carved in golden letter s of modern history of India is not given his due credit

Completely changed my perception about PV garu

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P V Narasimha Rao is the greatest Prime Minister India ever got. The facts in the book are enough to convince any man about it. It also brings out the reality of other Prime Ministers and Politicians of India.

Must read for all Indians

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PV was a true son of the soil, a man above class, selfless, a karmayogi

A true portrait of modern Chanakya in politics....

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Wonderful book capturing unknown facets of the architect of the 1991 reforms. Unfortunate that this PM who should be celebrated by all Indians, has been relegated to the footnotes. Hope books like this one shine light on such forgotten heroes of India.

The book is very well written and with audible, you get a sense of the story of PVN garu unfolding in front of you. Thank you for this effort.

Very insightful, backed by crisp narration.

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