A nation under siege

Much of what Mr Kumar points out is, sadly, the bitter reality of today's India

The author, Ravish Kumar, is not only a well-known Hindi television news anchor and correspondent but also a dogged critic of the Narendra Modi government at the Centre. Presumably, being just one is tough enough; being both has got to take its toll. And that strain shows in the book. One can easily sense that Mr Kumar is trying hard to answer his critics and convince his well-wishers. That approach leaves little room for fresh reflection. It is for this reason that Mr Kumar, who is at once reviled for being biased and celebrated for being unbiased, depending on the