Rajdeep Sardesai’s '2024: The Election That Surprised India' now available for pre-order

Veteran journalist and author Rajdeep Sardesai is back with a compelling new release, ‘2024: The Election That Surprised India’, published by Harper Collins. 

Following the success of his best-sellers on the 2014 and 2019 elections, Sardesai’s latest work dives into what may be India’s most unpredictable and divisive election yet. Available for pre-order, the book promises to be a must-read for anyone looking to understand the complex political landscape of India’s 2024 general elections.

In ‘The Election That Surprised India’, Sardesai offers an unsparing, in-depth look at the forces that shaped this landmark event. The narrative unfolds the behind-the-scenes manoeuvring, analysing every twist and turn of a political saga that shocked both pundits and pollsters. From Covid lockdowns to the controversy over Article 370, from the rise of Hindutva to the fervent farmer protests, Sardesai dissects the events that influenced one of India’s most contentious elections in recent history.

Sardesai doesn’t shy away from tackling big questions in this latest book. Why did the BJP’s confident rallying cry, “char sau paar,” fail to translate into votes? How did the Rahul Gandhi-led Congress manage to mount a comeback, defying expectations? And what role did enforcement agencies and powerful figures, like Gautam Adani, play in this political drama?

The book also explores the evolution of the Modi-Shah partnership, now famously dubbed “Jodi number one,” and its impact on Indian politics. Sardesai critically examines the role of the mainstream media, questioning the one-sided narrative that emerged during the election cycle. The book goes beyond mere political analysis, providing insights into pivotal states that saw unexpected shifts, while asking whether the electoral process was as free and fair as it ought to have been.

With meticulous reporting, Sardesai’s ‘2024: The Election That Surprised India’ captures the essence of a political rollercoaster, offering readers an unfiltered view of India’s bruising election battle. Like the first two books of this unique trilogy, the new release is packed with inside stories and revealing anecdotes, providing a well-rounded look at power, politics, and the pulse of Indian democracy.

The book is now available for pre-order on Amazon and other platforms.