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Dr. P. C. Alexander, who stands out as one of the most distinguished and respected administrators in the post-independence era, has held several top positions in public life both at the national and international levels over a period of more than five decades.
In this candid and hard-hiting autobiography, Dr. Alexander begins with an account of how his candidature for the post of president of India in 2002 was scuttled by the subtle manipulations of some congress leaders, although he once had close connections with that party`s top brass.
As principal secretary to Indira Gandhi, he was a witness to the fast paced, behind-the-scenes happenings that led to the dismissal of Dr. Farooq Abdullah`s Government in Jammu & Kashmir, which proved a turning point in the state`s history.
Writing in graphic detail, Dr. Alexander breaks his silence on his bitter interactions with Prime Minister Morarji Desai. He also unveils the sordid machinations of some Ministry of External Affairs officials ( when he was india`s high commissioner in the UK), who did everything in their power to stymie his moves when they felt that his actions impinged upon their `turf`.
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Pages : 480
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