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Abhishek Choudhary
Author of 'Believer’s Dilemma: Vajpayee and the Hindu Right’s Path to Power, 1977-2018', a biography of former BJP prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He studied economics and has worked in nonprofits and journalism.
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Vajpayee and the Making of the Modern BJP
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Abhishek Choudhary, author of 'Believer’s Dilemma' and a keen observer of Indian politics, dives into the complex life of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He shares insights on Vajpayee's evolution within the Sangh Parivar, his pivotal role as foreign minister, and the ideological shifts of the BJP. The discussion extends to his partnership with L.K. Advani, and how the aftermath of the 2002 Gujarat riots shaped his relationship with Narendra Modi. Choudhary also reflects on the challenges of writing political biographies in a nuanced and multifaceted context.
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