New Delhi, 12th May, 2015: Oxford Bookstore Connaught Place hosted a book discussion on ‘CAPITAL CONQUEST: HOW THE AAP’S INCREDIBLE VICTORY HAS REDEFINED INDIAN ELECTIONS’by Saba Naqvi, author of the book on 11th May, 2015. The evening was followed by a conversation between Saba Naqvi, Ashish Khetan, Delhi Dialogue Commission, AAP and Nandan Mishra, AAP. The evening was moderated by Ajith Pillai, journalist.
In Capital Conquest, political journalist and commentator Saba Naqvi, who has closely followed the party since its inception, details the AAP’s ingenious election campaign, outlining the crucial factors that allowed it to win the favour of Delhi’s voters. Delving into little known instances of the party’s inner workings, she reveals how Kejriwal inspired the young volunteers who were at the heart of executing the campaign since the day the party was defeated in the 2014 General Elections and lends fresh insight into the convulsions that have led to the recent sidelining of the AAP’s founding members Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan from the party’s core. A sharply observed analysis of what the first successful experiment in alternative politics means for traditional parties, Capital Conquest is the definitive book on the election that may change the fundamentals of how politics is done in India.
Oxford Bookstore Connaught Place offers a carefully curated list of titles for booklovers to browse through and buy and perhaps the world’s largest assortment of teas in the hip Cha Bar, to create a holistic experience for book lovers. The entrance leading to the bookstore houses a big Neon Wall, a cloud of words in English-Hindi-Latin that envelopes book lovers in a universe of emotions linked to reading. Inside, in the tranquil space, hands-on staff, knowledgeable and highly trained book specialists, offer suggestions of handpicked titles from major, independent and indie publishers: a great selection of books, some exclusive to Oxford Bookstore. The selection features both emerging and established authors from India and the world. Shelves stocked with the best in Indian Writing, International Fiction and Translations take one into a spacious, elongated Reading Room which opens onto a dedicated Events Space. Well-researched sections on Languages and New Age books address issues of addiction, relationships, unexplained phenomena, and showcase the best of thinkers and Indian gurus. A wide range of titles in Travel Writing, books that showcase the very essence of New Delhi and a specially curated section of books on tea are other highlights. Children have an exclusive space for browsing, activities and reading and parents can look forward to the Top 10 Gift Books in each age group for a quick and easy pick. Amongst the best in books for different age groups are ones that help the young ones deal with experiences relevant to their age.