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About The Book

The Fractured Throne: India’s Coalition Era and the Remaking of a Nation offers a vivid, deeply personal, and rigorously researched exploration of India’s dramatic transition from single-party dominance to the age of coalitions. Anchored in the author’s own journey as a young naval recruit in 1996-a year marked by political upheaval and the collapse of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 13-day government-the book uses the metaphor of navigating stormy seas to illuminate the turbulence and opportunity that defined India’s political landscape from the late 1980s onward. The author traces the unraveling of the Congress “monolith,” which had ruled India as an unassailable force since independence, through the cascading crises of corruption scandals, economic stagnation, and regional unrest. The narrative brings to life pivotal moments such as the Bofors scandal, the economic reforms of 1991, and the rise of coalition governments-National Front, United Front, NDA, and UPA-that replaced Congress’s steady hand with a patchwork of alliances. Through a blend of archival research, parliamentary debates, and voices from across India-farmers, students, and sailors-the book asks whether the coalition era fractured the nation or forged a more resilient democracy. It examines the human stories behind the headlines, from the 1996 hung Parliament to the 2004 upset that ended the “India Shining” campaign.

About The Author

Anindya Nandi is a retired sailor from the Indian Navy, a dynamic author, a political thinker, and a passionate advocate of Sanatan Dharma. He has seamlessly merged his analytical acumen with his deep interest in history, mythology, and geopol-itics. His writings reflect a unique blend of historical intrigue, philosophical depth, and contemporary relevance. Anindya’s fascination with ancient Indian scriptures, military history, and mythological enigmas has shaped his literary journey. He has dedicated himself to exploring and reinterpreting the rich tapestry of Bharatiya heritage through compelling storytelling. Beyond writing, Anindya is actively involved in socio-po-litical discourse and leads a nationalist political movement to preserve India’s cultural and historical roots. He also heads Rastriya Sanatan Sangathan, an apolitical organisation that promotes Sanatani values and traditions. Anindya is also a defence and geopolitical analyst, publishing a monthly military magazine that covers strategic affairs,emerging warfare technologies, and historical military perspectives. His commitment to history and policy extends to this book, The Fractured Throne: India’s Coalition Era & the Remaking of a Nation, which explores the political shifts in India’s coalition governments and their impact on governance and national identity.