The book provides information, analysis, and opinion on Operation "Blue Star", rise of Sikh military, terrorism, assassination of Mrs. Indira Gandhi and its aftermath. The articles written by the four modern Indian journalists are detailed, factual and fairly balanced. Besides containing a flood of information on the tragic events of 1984, the final article by Aruna Shourie brings out the fallacy of the than political leadership of India, especially the congress and compares it with the non-violent peaceful handling of political events by Mahatma Gandhi[edit]
