The Politician Redux

Ram Mohan, an ambitious man in newly independent India, refuses to let his humble origins define him. On a mission to build a political career, he realizes that the only way to live a respectable life is to hold some kind of power. When the Congress high command vetoes Ram Mohan's inclusion in the Uttar Pradesh cabinet, Saansad-ji, the state's chief minister, appoints him as member, UP Public Service Commission, Allahabad. Though non-political, the position has a high social status, and Ram Mohan quickly takes a shine to it. Meanwhile, the JP movement continues to challenge the Congress regime, surging through large parts of India and setting the stage for Indira Gandhi's downfall. A sequel to the critically acclaimed