D.K. Shivakumar: Congress’s Crisis Manager, Karnataka’s Kingmaker

Rasheed Kidwai

Jul 2026 · Sold by Hachette India

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The Story of the Man Who Turned Every Political Battle into a Victory

Few politicians in contemporary India command as much loyalty, are embroiled in as much controversy and exude as much political energy as D.K. Shivakumar. From a grassroots organizer in rural Karnataka to one of the most powerful figures in state and national politics, Shivakumar's journey is a story of ambition, resilience and relentless political instinct.

D.K. Shivakumar traces the rise of the man widely known as 'Kanakapura Bande' (Rock of Kanakapura), his role in shaping the fortunes of the Indian National Congress in Karnataka, the dramatic battles for power in Bengaluru, and the debates and confrontations that have defined his career. Through triumphs, setbacks and high-stakes political drama, this fascinating biography reveals how Shivakumar became one of the most formidable power players in Indian politics today.

The Story of the Man Who Turned Every Political Battle into a Victory Few politicians in contemporary India command as much loyalty, are embroiled in as much controversy and exude as much political energy as D.K. Shivakumar. From a grassroots organizer in rural Karnataka to one of the most powerf...

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Rasheed Kidwai is a senior journalist, author and political analyst. He is a visiting fellow at the Observer Research Foundation. A former associate editor of The Telegraph, Kidwai tracks government, politics, community affairs and Hindi cinema, and has written several books on these topics. A graduate of St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi, he holds a master's degree in mass communication from Leicester University, UK. He also contributes as a political analyst to News 18, ABP News, NDTV, Times Now, BBC India, Dainik Bhaskar, Amar Ujala, among others.

Rasheed Kidwai is a senior journalist, author and political analyst. He is a visiting fellow at the Observer Research Foundation. A former associate editor of The Telegraph, Kidwai tracks government, politics, community affairs and Hindi cinema, and has written several books on these topics. A gr...

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