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Citizen First : A Simple Guide to Your Rights in Indian Democracy - Ananya Deshmukh

Citizen First

A Simple Guide to Your Rights in Indian Democracy

By: Ananya Deshmukh

Paperback | 20 August 2025

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In a world where democratic rights often feel like distant theories and legal language serves as a barrier, this transformative guide brings the Indian Constitution to life-clear, powerful, and personal. With gripping real-life stories, bold reflection prompts, and practical tools for everyday citizens, this book redefines civic engagement in India and challenges readers to rethink what it means to truly belong in the world's largest democracy.

Whether you're a student, an educator, a first-time voter, or someone simply tired of feeling powerless in the face of injustice, this book offers more than knowledge-it offers agency. From decoding constitutional rights in India to confronting everyday inequality, it breaks down intimidating systems into relatable insights, making concepts like freedom of speech, right to information, and citizen participation feel urgent and actionable.

Rooted in India's rich philosophical traditions and brimming with relevance for today's social challenges, this is your guide to understanding democracy, not just as a form of government-but as a way of life. If you've ever wondered how to file an RTI, question state power without fear, or raise your voice in a meaningful, lawful way, this book will become your go-to companion.

Perfect for readers interested in constitutional law simplified, grassroots activism, and the real power of citizenship in India, this isn't just a book-it's a call to reclaim what was always yours.

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