The Chief Minister and The Spy Book by A S Dulat

The Chief Minister and The Spy Book by A.S. Dulat – A Riveting Insider Account of Kashmir’s Hidden History Uncover the untold stories behind Kashmir’s political intrigue in The Chief Minister and The Spy by A.S. Dulat — former chief of India’s intelligence agency, R&AW. This gripping non-fiction book brings to light the unlikely and complex alliance between two contrasting figures: Farooq Abdullah, Kashmir’s most outspoken political leader, and Dulat, one of India’s top intelligence minds. Set against the backdrop of some of India’s most turbulent events — from the rise of militancy in the 1990s and the IC-814 hijacking in 1999, to the historic abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 — this book offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at power, trust, betrayal, and political survival in a region shaped by conflict. With wit, honesty, and deep insight, A.S. Dulat explores: What Farooq Abdullah is really like behind closed doors How Article 370 reshaped Kashmir’s political future The quiet tensions between Farooq and his son Omar Abdullah And the hidden dynamics that continue to influence the Valley today A compelling mix of memoir, political commentary, and secret revelations, The Chief Minister and The Spy is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian politics, intelligence operations, or the human stories at the heart of Kashmir’s modern history. Keywords: A.S. Dulat book, Farooq Abdullah biography, Kashmir conflict, Indian politics book, Article 370, R&AW stories, political memoir India, IC-814 hijacking, Kashmir insurgency, The Chief Minister and The Spy.