Democracy on the Road: A 25-Year Journey through India

• Ruchir Sharma travels across India, speaking with farmers, shopkeepers, business leaders and politicians, while observing elections in different states. He examines the influence of caste, community, economics, development, money, corruption, Bollywood and religion on Indian politics.

Ruchir Sharma is an author, investor and political and economic commentator. His writing has appeared in leading international publications, and his earlier books include Breakout Nations and The Rise and Fall of Nations.

The book takes readers behind the scenes of India’s electoral politics. Drawing on two decades of election travel, Sharma explores why voters choose particular leaders and parties and how political, social and economic forces shape elections. From regional politics to national leadership, the book presents a lively portrait of India’s democratic journey.