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Politics & Democracy

From Counting to Power: India's Untold War

गिनती से सत्ता तक (भारत का अनकहा युद्ध)

Ginti Se Satta Tak (Bharat Ka Ankaha Yuddh) · in Hindi

How numerical strength, caste equations, the census and electoral arithmetic have become the real weapons of power in Indian democracy — an impartial, in-depth analysis of India's untold war.

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Book details
Author on CoverN. Singh
PublisherBFC Publications, Lucknow
ISBN978-8165270803
CategoryContemporary Politics & Democracy
FormatPaperback
Pages257
Published13 September 2026
Price₹299

About the Book

An incomplete caste census is not data — it is an illusion.

The Government of India has ordered a caste census, which raises a question: is a caste census the key to social justice, or politics' newest weapon? Caste in India is a reality we all know but avoid acknowledging. We talk about modernity, yet our decisions are still shaped by caste.

The author argues that simply counting how many people belong to each caste would produce statistics, not social reality. To understand society as it really is, the census must also record average income, homes, land and assets, participation in the public and private sectors, levels of education and mobility across generations.

The book takes no side, for or against anyone. It offers a balanced but clear perspective — where the questions are hard, but necessary.

Key Themes

  • The origins of caste and why it endures
  • Historic turning points such as the Poona Pact
  • The complex debates on reservation, representation and social justice
  • The caste-census question now at the centre of Indian politics

Essays From This Book

Read all 16 essays

Letters & Acknowledgements

Letters received about ‘From Counting to Power: India's Untold War’ from institutions and public figures. At the author’s request, his private address has been blurred on the scans.

  • Library acknowledgement

    Amiruddaula Public Library, Lucknow

    “Your thoughtful contribution stands as a valuable addition to our academic resources.”

    — LibrarianAmiruddaula Public Library, Kaiserbagh, Lucknow

    Library acknowledgement

    Amiruddaula Public Library, Lucknow

    Scan of the letter — Amiruddaula Public Library, Lucknow, 24 October 2026
    24 October 2026 · Ref. मेमो/ए0पी0एल0/2026-27

    Original letter (English)

    Subject: Heartfelt Appreciation for the Generous Donation of Book titled “Anokha Bharat” and “Ginati se Satta Tak” to Amiruddaula Public Library Kaiserbagh, Lucknow.

    Dear Sir,

    On behalf of the Amiruddaula Public Library, Kaiserbagh, Lucknow, I extend my sincere gratitude to you for the generous donation of 01-01 copies of book titled “Anokha Bharat” and “Ginati se Satta Tak”. Your thoughtful contribution stands as a valuable addition to our academic resources and will greatly enrich the learning experience of our members and society.

    This donation reflects your deep commitment to the cause of education and knowledge dissemination, and we are truly honored to receive this treasure trove of intellectual wealth. The books will be preserved with due respect and made accessible to generations of readers who will surely benefit from your remarkable collection.

    We deeply appreciate your gesture and assure you that your contribution will leave a lasting impact on the academic community of the Amiruddaula Public Library.

    Sincerely, Librarian Amiruddaula Public Library, Kaiserbagh, Lucknow

    Hindi translation

    विषय: अमीरुद्दौला पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी, कैसरबाग, लखनऊ को पुस्तक ‘अनोखा भारत’ और ‘गिनती से सत्ता तक’ की उदार भेंट के लिए हार्दिक आभार।

    महोदय,

    अमीरुद्दौला पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी, कैसरबाग, लखनऊ की ओर से मैं ‘अनोखा भारत’ और ‘गिनती से सत्ता तक’ पुस्तकों की एक-एक प्रति की उदार भेंट के लिए आपके प्रति हार्दिक कृतज्ञता व्यक्त करता हूँ। आपका यह विचारशील योगदान हमारे शैक्षणिक संसाधनों में एक मूल्यवान वृद्धि है और हमारे सदस्यों तथा समाज के अध्ययन-अनुभव को अत्यंत समृद्ध करेगा।

    यह भेंट शिक्षा और ज्ञान के प्रसार के प्रति आपकी गहरी प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाती है, और बौद्धिक संपदा का यह ख़ज़ाना पाकर हम सचमुच सम्मानित हैं। इन पुस्तकों को पूरे सम्मान के साथ सुरक्षित रखा जाएगा और पाठकों की आने वाली पीढ़ियों के लिए उपलब्ध कराया जाएगा, जो आपके इस उल्लेखनीय संग्रह से अवश्य लाभान्वित होंगी।

    हम आपके इस भाव की गहराई से सराहना करते हैं और आपको आश्वस्त करते हैं कि आपका योगदान अमीरुद्दौला पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी के शैक्षणिक समुदाय पर स्थायी प्रभाव छोड़ेगा।

    भवदीय, पुस्तकालयाध्यक्ष अमीरुद्दौला पब्लिक लाइब्रेरी, कैसरबाग, लखनऊ

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