About the Author
Tejendra Khanna
ISBN 9789354898921
Rs. 1,120
HarperCollins
An Intent to Serve
Who it's for: Readers interested in Indian bureaucracy, governance, and political memoirs.
In "An Intent to Serve," Tejendra Khanna, a distinguished Indian bureaucrat, offers an unvarnished account of his extensive career spanning various critical government roles, including two tenures as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. This memoir provides a rare insider's perspective on the complexities, challenges, and inner workings of the Indian administrative system, often referred to as its 'steel frame'.Why You Should Read? Gain direct insight into the Indian bureaucracy and its operational realities. Understand the dynamics between the Lieutenant Governor's office and Chief Minister in Delhi, illuminated by Khanna's experiences with Sahib Singh Verma and Sheila Dikshit. Explore critical moments in India's recent history, including the 2008 Delhi serial bomb blasts, the Batla House encounter, the 2010 Commonwealth Games controversies, and the 2012 Nirbhaya case. Discover Khanna's candid observations on civil services reform and potential improvements for Indian democracy.
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- Insider's perspective on the Indian administrative system, often called its 'steel frame'.
- Details on the dynamics between the Lieutenant Governor's office and Delhi's Chief Ministers.
- Covers critical events: 2008 Delhi bomb blasts, Batla House encounter, 2010 Commonwealth Games, and 2012 Nirbhaya case.
- Candid observations on civil services reform and potential improvements for Indian democracy.
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What is the book about?
It is a memoir by Tejendra Khanna, a distinguished Indian bureaucrat, detailing his extensive career, including two tenures as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, and offering an insider's perspective on the Indian administrative system.
What specific events does the book cover?
The book covers critical moments in India's recent history, including the 2008 Delhi serial bomb blasts, the Batla House encounter, the 2010 Commonwealth Games controversies, and the 2012 Nirbhaya case.
Does the book discuss the relationship between the Lieutenant Governor and the Chief Minister?
Yes, it illuminates the dynamics between the Lieutenant Governor's office and the Chief Minister, based on Khanna's experiences with Sahib Singh Verma and Sheila Dikshit.
What is the author's perspective on civil services?
The author offers candid observations on civil services reform and potential improvements for Indian democracy, drawing from his extensive experience.