India, June 24 -- INDIA IN COMMUNAL GRIP, Political Essays, By Dr Ram Puniyani, Edition 2018, pages 210, Isbn:978-93-88697-36-1; published by Seethai Pathipagam, Chennai 600005.

The latest book of Dr Ram Puniyani is a study and reflection of what is happening to Indian politics today. Though this is a review of the book I also touch upon some relevant points in line with the thinking of the esteemed author.

Narendra Modi came into power in May 2014. His advent was preceded by a number of attractive promises to different kinds of people to get their support. Some of these are: achhe din, Ram Temple, reduction of prices of essential commodities, control over corruption, and similar things. Somehow or other he won the election. It is also du...