SSC CGL - Detailed Guide 2025
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Books by Indian Politicians and Leaders
Reference: Lucent GK, NCERT Class 6–12
Books by Prime Ministers and Top Political Leaders
| Book Title | Author | Notes / Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| My Truth | Indira Gandhi | Political autobiography; insights into Emergency era |
| The Accidental Prime Minister | Sanjaya Baru | About Manmohan Singh’s PM tenure (2004–2014) |
| Exam Warriors | Narendra Modi | Motivational guide for students |
| My Experiments with Truth | M.K. Gandhi | Autobiography of the Father of the Nation |
| The Discovery of India | Jawaharlal Nehru | Written in prison; traces India’s history |
| Toward Freedom (Autobiography) | Jawaharlal Nehru | Personal and political journey |
| India Wins Freedom | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad | Memoirs of India’s struggle for independence |
| Wings of Fire | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (with Arun Tiwari) | Autobiography of India’s Missile Man |
| Ignited Minds | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam | Vision and inspiration for youth |
| Turning Points | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam | Sequel to “Wings of Fire”; Presidential years |
| Why I am a Hindu | Shashi Tharoor | Political & personal take on Hindu identity |
| Pax Indica | Shashi Tharoor | India’s global diplomacy strategy |
| An Era of Darkness | Shashi Tharoor | Critique of British colonialism |
Books by Other Political Figures & Activists
| Book Title | Author | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Diary | Jayaprakash Narayan | Account of JP’s arrest during Emergency |
| The Insider | P.V. Narasimha Rao | Political novel, semi-autobiographical |
| One Life is Not Enough | Natwar Singh | Memoir of diplomacy and politics |
| Speaking for Myself | Smt. Sushma Swaraj | Collection of speeches and articles (posthumous) |
| The Dramatic Decade | Pranab Mukherjee | First volume of his political memoirs |
| The Coalition Years | Pranab Mukherjee | Later volume – covers UPA years |
| Courage and Commitment | Margaret Alva | Political memoir |
| The Unseen Indira Gandhi | Dr. K.P. Mathur | Personal doctor’s account |
Popular Authors Mistaken as Politicians / Public Influencers
| Book Title | Author | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution 2020 | Chetan Bhagat | Fictional; not a politician |
| The 3 Mistakes of My Life | Chetan Bhagat | Popular youth fiction |
| What Young India Wants | Chetan Bhagat | Essays on social issues |
Note: While Chetan Bhagat is a well-known public speaker and influencer, he is not a politician. His works are fiction unless otherwise indicated.
Final SSC-Ready Quick Match Reference
- My Truth → Indira Gandhi
- Exam Warriors → Narendra Modi
- Discovery of India → Nehru
- India Wins Freedom → Maulana Azad
- Prison Diary → Jayaprakash Narayan
- An Era of Darkness → Shashi Tharoor
- Wings of Fire → Abdul Kalam
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