The book goes beyond semantics and critically analyses issues of fundamental importance in the framework of the dignitarian goals of the republic, the role of a ???living Constitution???, the necessity of equilibrium between executive, legislature and judiciary, the role of media, importance of equitable growth, a responsive justice system and a rising India???s engagement with the world. It provides a statesman???s perspective on addressing challenges and optimising responses with a view to transforming our democracy as a true reflection of the collective conscience of the nation.

Seeking to espouse a non-partisan view, the author???a distinguished lawyer, former parliamentarian and union minister???provides not only a practitioner???s view on challenges faced by Indian democracy in the twenty-first century but also a thinker???s substantive vision of the qualities of democratic leadership across the world.