No Minister

In No, Minister: Navigating Power, Politics and Bureaucracy with a Steely Resolve, former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg offers an insider’s account of his three decades in India’s civil services. The memoir delves into significant events during his tenure, including the aftermath of demonetisation, the contentious privatisation of airports, and his strained relationship with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, which ultimately led to his voluntary retirement in 2019. Garg provides candid insights into the challenges of balancing bureaucratic integrity with political pressures, shedding light on the intricacies of policymaking in India. While some readers have praised the book for its detailed narrative, others have questioned the author’s objectivity and political leanings