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Degeneration of India
Study in post-independence political and administrative realities.
305 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1995
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February 22, 2014
Had been wanting to read this book since long. You won't believe the lengths to which I went to get a copy of this.! Finally a friend found it for me from a library near his place. Thanks Aswin.!
Now going to the first point. What made me so anxious(or thirsty?!) to read this book.? Well.. Those of you who know something about Indian politics after independence must have heard of Seshan. He is a role model for those who wishes to hold a steel spine in the bureaucratic industry where the steel rods are replaced with rubber. He is the person whose name became synonymous with fear for Indian politicians of his time. Boldness personified.!! To read the life story of a such a person is always a matter of great pleasure.!
I give you no guarantees as to the writing style except that it's simple and easy to understand. The book shall be better judged for its content. The book should be read in line with the current political scenario,especially the election of Fadnavis and the disturbances that occur during the election time. This book made me see that it could've been like this,instead of the way it is now. We might be kicked in the head,we might be destroyed to pieces,but we still have the choice to fight. It's never a 'never' as long as one chooses to stand up. A great inspiration for civil service aspirants like me,this book is a must-read for all Indians.
Now going to the first point. What made me so anxious(or thirsty?!) to read this book.? Well.. Those of you who know something about Indian politics after independence must have heard of Seshan. He is a role model for those who wishes to hold a steel spine in the bureaucratic industry where the steel rods are replaced with rubber. He is the person whose name became synonymous with fear for Indian politicians of his time. Boldness personified.!! To read the life story of a such a person is always a matter of great pleasure.!
I give you no guarantees as to the writing style except that it's simple and easy to understand. The book shall be better judged for its content. The book should be read in line with the current political scenario,especially the election of Fadnavis and the disturbances that occur during the election time. This book made me see that it could've been like this,instead of the way it is now. We might be kicked in the head,we might be destroyed to pieces,but we still have the choice to fight. It's never a 'never' as long as one chooses to stand up. A great inspiration for civil service aspirants like me,this book is a must-read for all Indians.
March 29, 2019
And so I return, to review a book I read nearly a year ago.
TN Seshan,whom I regard as one of the four horsemen of Independent India has left us.
This book belongs to the previous generation— clearly the style and presentation are very different from most IAS diaries of this age.
Mr Seshans observations about corrupt and/or chauvinistic officers ring a bell.
What I liked the most was how he deconstructed the Amritsar Khalistani Terrorism issue as an economical/political problem rather than pointing fingers to high places.
Memoirs are simple and straightforward. Must read for Civil Service Aspirants.
TN Seshan,whom I regard as one of the four horsemen of Independent India has left us.
This book belongs to the previous generation— clearly the style and presentation are very different from most IAS diaries of this age.
Mr Seshans observations about corrupt and/or chauvinistic officers ring a bell.
What I liked the most was how he deconstructed the Amritsar Khalistani Terrorism issue as an economical/political problem rather than pointing fingers to high places.
Memoirs are simple and straightforward. Must read for Civil Service Aspirants.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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