Patavarchya Songatya

Politics inevitably becomes a part of human life, whether we realise it or not. Driven by the desire for fame, leadership, dominance and power, it gradually turns into an obsession. The pursuit of political power knows no age limits. In the game of political moves and counter-moves, there is little room for emotions.

We witness politics unfolding at every level, from village sarpanches to Members of the Legislative Assembly and Members of Parliament. Discussing politics is also a part of our everyday lives. Yet, no one can reliably predict which piece on the political chessboard will make what move or where it will eventually end up. We can only make assumptions, often shaped by our own hopes and desires about how events should unfold.

This engaging short story collection portrays precisely such games of strategy, ambition, rivalry and power on the political chessboard.