About the Book: Speaking Truth to Power
In a parliamentary democracy, citizens always wish to hear the articulate voice
of the Opposition that can offer reasoned criticism of the government and
alternative policy solutions to the challenges faced by the country. In 2017, P.
Chidambaram braved misinterpretation, criticism and abuse to emerge as that
voice.
From the reckless adventure of demonetization to the flawed GST to the Central
governments economic report card that had to be marked 'Failed, Speaking Truth
to Power is a collection of the incisive essays published in 2017 as a weekly
column in The Indian Express. The essays highlight why there is a