As I See It brings to you the views of one of the most influential minds of the country. A collection of LK Advani’s blog posts – it gives the reader the veteran’s take on several political and social issues of current interest. These posts analyse and discuss several volatile issues that have riveted the nation in the present times like the Lokpal Bill, Nuclear safety in view of the Fukushima disaster in Japan, Indian currency stashed in Swiss banks and many other national issues that have been a part of the recent public debate. His fifty years of experience in active politics and his profound understanding of how Indian polity functions are reflected in each of these insightful pieces. At a time when the nation is in an introspective mood, these perceptive interventions by one gifted with clarity of thought and conviction in his beliefs hold the promise of illuminating the path that lies ahead.



Author Bio: LAL KRISHNA ADVANI was born on 8 November 1927 in Karachi, Sindh. At the very young age of fourteen, Advani dedicated himself to serve the nation by joining the Rashtriya Swayamsevaks Sangh (RSS). In September 1947, he made his final exodus from Karachi amidst the tragic events surrounding India’s Partition. His political journey began in 1951, when Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee founded the Jana Sangh. The party’s ideologue and Chief Organiser, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, was a major influence on his ideology and idealism.

Advani was elected President of the Jana Sangh in 1973. He was incarcerated in jail for nineteen months during the Emergency, along with thousands of pro-democracy activists who fought under the leadership of Jayaprakash Narayan. He was the Information & Broadcasting Minister in the Janata Party government in 1977-1979. He has served as the President of the BJP for the longest period since its inception in 1980. Advani was India’s Home Minister (1998-2004) and Deputy Prime Minister (2002-2004) in the Vajpayee government. A Member of Parliament since 1970, and recepient of the ‘Award for Outstanding Parliamentarian’, he is currently Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

Advani is widely regarded as a leader who combines intellectualism, integrity and mass appeal.