New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has penned a new book " Balwa", set in the background of communal tensions of nineties.

"Characters are fictional but they do reflect realities on the ground," said the Minister while talking about the book published by Diamond Books.

This is the first of Naqvi's three-novel series to be out this year. The book details active hands of some "anti-nationals", said the Minister.

The other two books - "Raj Leela" and "Cyber Supari" - revolve around social and political exploitation of tribals, and fake news, respectively.

Asked whether "Balwa" has a tragic or happy end, the Minister said it does have happy finale. "Balwa" is a story centred around two religious lea...