Decoding Didi  (English, Paperback, Mitra Dola)

Decoding Didi - Making Sense of Mamata Banerjee is an essential guide to understanding one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Indian politics.

Summary of the Book

Decoding Didi - Making Sense of Mamata Banerjee authored by Dola Mitra provides an incisive look into the life and career of the chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee—popularly known as Didi. Mamta Banerjee is known for her volatile and defiant attitude. The book chronicles the West Bengal State Elections of 2011 in which Didi challenged all odds to achieve what was once considered near impossible. She single-handedly brought the thirty-four-year-old Left regime in West Bengal to an end. Decoding Didi presents the sensation that is Mamata Banerjee. It is a chronicle of her extraordinary life and her contribution in overturning the Left government in West Bengal. This book will make for an enthralling read for those interested in the life and career of one of the most prominent politicians in the history of West Bengal.

About Dola Mitra

Dola Mitra is an Indian author and journalist. She is a special correspondent at Outlook magazine and is currently based out of Kolkata.