Westland Books announces the pre-order of Broken Promises: Caste, Crime and Politics in Bihar by Mrityunjay Sharma

Westland Books announced the pre-order of its new book Broken Promises: Caste, Crime and Politics in Bihar by Mrityunjay Sharma. The book topped the bestsellers chart on Amazon.in within 48 hours of opening up for pre-order.

Broken Promises is a deeply researched, eye-opening account of Bihar’s socio-political history, especially the nineties.

Speaking about the premise of the book, author Mrityunjay Sharma said, ‘Growing up in undivided Bihar, I frequently found myself pondering over the consistent negative portrayal of the state in the news. The explanations I encountered seemed overly simplistic. Bihar stands out as one of the most intricate socio-political states in India, moulded by a multitude of factors. This book offers readers a chance to explore the socio-political landscape of Bihar, delving into the events that have influenced its contemporary state. It sheds light on the reality of navigating through the tumultuous and highly controversial 1990s, a decade that played a defining role in shaping Bihar into what it is today.”

Speaking about the book, Minakshi Thakur, Publisher - Indian Literature, Westland Books said, “Mrityunjay Sharma's book on Bihar is an incisive account of the systematic erosion of a glorious legacy. A state, which was once at the heart of highly evolved empires that advanced art, scientific and spiritual practices, fell prey to a highly divisive caste system and short-sighted governments in independent India. Broken Promises is a timely book on Bihar, whose volatile politics will be at the forefront in the lead up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.”