Delhi's Dy CM Manish Sisodia to debut as author with book on education
New Delhi: Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will debut as an author with a new book that documents his experiences of "transforming the public education system in Delhi as its education minister", publishers Penguin Random House (PRH) India announced on Monday.
"Shiksha: A Journey", which is expected to hit the stands in September this year, beside recounting the journey of "raising the bar of public education in the state" will also see the minister talking about the challenges he overcame to improve the infrastructure and quality of schooling.
"The transformation of each public school in Delhi is a story in itself. Each and every person who contributed into making this transformation possible is a protagonist. I had an ideal, a vision and an idea but seeing it all come true has been a dream and this book is only a milestone in my journey to reformation.
"I am hoping my book is able to inspire people to work towards making welfare state a reality," the minister said.
Sisodia's significant contribution to reforming the education system in Delhi has gained him the reputation of one of the best education administrators in the country. He was also awarded the "finest education minister of the country" by former president Pranab Mukherjee recently.
Touted to be as a "book of hope", according to the publishing house, it will interest a wide spectrum of readers, including those exploring ideas of a welfare state in the present and the future.
"'Shiksha: A Journey' will be a powerful debut where Manish Sisodia not only describes the process through which Delhi's underachieving public education system was transformed into being one of the best in India," said Ranjana Sengupta, deputy publisher, PRH, India.
Peppered with anecdotes, the book also narrates the story of "innovative approach, determination, ups and downs" behind the change in Delhi's education system, she added.
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Vartha Bharati–Sankalp predictions align closely with Karnataka bypoll results
Bengaluru: The Vartha Bharati–Sankalp election analysis has shown a high level of accuracy in predicting the outcome of the recent Karnataka Assembly by-elections held in May 2026, correctly calling winners in both constituencies and closely estimating vote share trends.
The by-elections were held in Bagalkot and Davanagere South, drawing significant political attention as both seats were seen as key tests for the ruling Congress and opposition BJP.
According to the analysis, Vartha Bharati–Sankalp had made three major projections ahead of the results the winning party, vote share percentages, and margin of victory.
In both constituencies, the platform accurately predicted that the Congress would emerge victorious. The outcome matched the projections, with Congress candidates winning in Bagalkot and Davanagere South.
In terms of vote share, the predictions were largely in line with the final results. In Bagalkot, the BJP’s vote share was forecast in the range of 40 to 46 per cent, while the actual figure stood at 42.9 per cent. The Congress vote share, however, exceeded expectations, with the party securing 55.4 per cent against a projected range of 43 to 48 per cent.
The margin of victory in Bagalkot turned out to be significantly higher than anticipated. While the projection had placed the margin between 2,000 and 3,500 votes, the final margin was around 22,332 votes.
In Davanagere South, the predictions also remained largely accurate. The Congress vote share was projected between 43 and 51 per cent, and the final figure stood at 43.9 per cent. The BJP was expected to secure between 42 and 50 per cent but ended with 40.3 per cent.
The analysis had also identified the role of SDPI as a potential spoiler in the constituency. While its vote share was estimated around 6 per cent, the party eventually secured around 12 per cent of the vote.
The margin of victory in Davanagere South was predicted to be between 1,500 and 2,600 votes. The actual margin was higher at around 5,708 votes, though the contest remained relatively close as anticipated.
Overall, the performance of Vartha Bharati–Sankalp stood out for correctly identifying the winning parties in both seats and maintaining close accuracy in vote share estimates, with only limited deviations in specific cases.
