Synopsis This book focusses on thirteen eminent politicians of India, most of whom are at present Chief Ministers of the states. Some of them can replace Atal Bihari Vajpayee as Prime Minister of India in the event of BJP being defeated at the general elections for Parliament in the beginning of the year 2004. There are many contenders for power, both in BJP and Congress and other regional parties. The thirteen politicians selected have their own qualities and potentialities which make them the serious contender for the post of Prime Minister of India. BJP has thrown many ambitious politicians in the political field, who can replace Vajpayee, if there is a power struggle immediately. The book has tried to initiate a political debate which may give thought for the people of India. This is how democracies survive.