OVERVIEW
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced his new book, ‘Apnapan’. The book is based on his 35-year association with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will be launched on 26 May 2026 in New Delhi. The book shares personal insights into PM Modi’s leadership style, political thinking, governance approach, and personal values. Chouhan recalls how their bond began with the 1991 Ekta Yatra. The book is not just a political memoir. It talks about leadership, discipline, nation-building, and human sensitivity. It has attracted a lot of attention because it offers a rare first-hand view of one of India’s most influential leaders.
WHAT IS ‘APNAPAN’ AND WHY IS IT MAKING HEADLINES?
‘Apnapan’ is not just another political memoir. Shivraj Singh Chouhan says the book reflects decades of direct experiences and observations. He worked alongside Narendra Modi in organisational politics, state governance, and Union-level administration. The book promises a rare first-hand perspective on PM Modi’s leadership.
Chouhan describes the work as a story of:
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Leadership and discipline
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Political organisation and strategy
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Governance and decision-making
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Human sensitivity in leadership
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Nation-building vision
This combination makes the book more than a memoir. It becomes a political and leadership narrative.
FROM EKTA YATRA TO NATIONAL LEADERSHIP
One of the most important parts of the book is Chouhan’s memory of the 1991 Ekta Yatra . This was the beginning of his close association with Narendra Modi. At that time, many people saw the movement as just a political campaign. But Chouhan says Modi viewed it differently. For Modi, it was a movement to awaken national consciousness.
The mission went beyond hoisting the Indian tricolour at Lal Chowk in Srinagar . According to Chouhan, the larger objective was to inspire patriotism, commitment, and a sense of national unity among India’s youth.
A CLOSER LOOK AT NARENDRA MODI’S LEADERSHIP STYLE
A major focus of ‘Apnapan’ is PM Modi’s leadership personality. Chouhan has observed Modi for decades. He portrays Modi as a leader with a rare combination of firmness and emotional depth .
Chouhan highlights several qualities:
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Strategic Organisational Thinking – Modi plans carefully and thinks ahead.
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Sensitivity Towards Workers and Citizens – He cares about people and remembers small details.
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Technology-Driven Governance – Modi uses technology to make government work better and reach the last mile.
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
Q1: What is the name of Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s new book?
A: ‘Apnapan’.
Q2: When and where will the book be launched?
A: On 26 May 2026 in New Delhi.
Q3: How many years
Month: Current Affairs - May 16, 2026
Category: ApnapanBook