The Coalition Years by Pranab Mukherjee (Hardcover)

“The Coalition Years” is a memoir written by Pranab Mukherjee, who served as the 13th President of India from 2012 to 2017. The book covers his political career, spanning over five decades, during which he held various positions in the Indian government, including as the Finance Minister and Foreign Minister.

The book provides a first-hand account of the coalition governments that ruled India between 1996 and 2012, and the challenges and opportunities that arose during that period. Mukherjee provides insights into the functioning of the coalition governments, the interplay of various political parties, and the compromises and negotiations that were required to keep the coalitions together.

Mukherjee’s memoir also sheds light on some of the key policy decisions that were taken during his tenure as the Finance Minister, including the introduction of economic reforms, the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and the measures taken to tackle the global financial crisis of 2008.

Overall, “The Coalition Years” is a detailed and insightful account of India’s recent political history, and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the challenges and complexities of coalition politics.