The Insider

In the story the author talks about the shocking but true political happenings in the country that he witnessed during his tenure. The plot centers around a character called Anand a young man who gives up a lucrative career in the hopes of bringing about political reformation. He begins his political career by contesting against the oppressive ruling party. Next he reaches a spot where he has to choose between the current Chief Minister and his rival. His rival soon wins the post of CM and he is made to serve under him. Anand then moves to Delhi at a time when Indira Gandhi takes over the reigns of power. Under her governance the tables turn for Anand now replaces his rival Chaudhary and becomes the Chief Minister of Afrozabad. He then has to run the political show under her regime. The book discusses the state of events and the political scenario in India under the leadership of Indira Gandhi delving into areas like her rise to power second coming assassination followed by her son Rajiv Gandhi's entry into the world of politics. The Insider reveals to the reader the state of affairs in a political scenario narrated by a man who has had first-hand experience of it all.