A new book, ‘Modi’s Mission’, authored by renowned lawyer Berjis Desai, has been published by Rupa Publications. The book traces Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s extraordinary personal journey from a humble childhood in Vadnagar to the Prime Minister’s office. The book will be released by the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Acharya Devvrat, and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, on 24 October 2025.
Modi’s Mission is not a biography but a story of an idea. Berjis Desai discusses Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emergence as an instrument of national awakening despite insurmountable odds and innumerable challengers. The book discusses formative experiences from PM Modi’s childhood and youth that have shaped his socioeconomic philosophy and his outlook on governance. The book exposes the falsehoods circulated by a section of India’s intellectual elite about PM Modi to derail governance. Berjis Desai examines PM Modi’s has raised India’s collective consciousness and ensured transparent, result-oriented governance. From the formalization of the Indian economy to the abrogation of Article 370, the book outlines PM Modi’s methodical approach for undertaking momentous decisions.
The book provides a comprehensive yet accessible account of PM Modi’s consistent efforts for strengthening India’s civilizational pride and creating an efficient welfare state. The author Berjis Desai is a Mumbai-based lawyer and writer. A former journalist with a leading Gujarati daily, he retired as the Managing Partner of one of India’s leading law firms. Berjis is the author of multiple books, including the critically acclaimed books on Parsi culture – Oh! Those Parsis and The Bawaji.
As advance praise for the book, Industrialist Anand Mahindra said ‘Prime Minister Modi is one of the most closely watched leaders of the 21st century. This book explores how, anchored by an unmistakable love for our country, he has sought to lift its place in the world with relentless energy.’
