About the Book: This comprehensive book is an authoritative anthology of speeches by some of India’s most notable lawmakers. It organizes extraordinary speeches from nearly 80 years of parliamentary debate, providing insight into how politicians viewed and debated national crises and key issues in real time. The collection, compiled and edited by award-winning journalist Smita Gupta, is organized thematically, covering the evolution of India’s foreign policies, financial strategies, and its ongoing quest for social equality and national harmony.