Un-finished: The End of Kejriwal Era?' by Sumit Awasthi tells the untold story of AAP's collapse

VETERAN journalist and NDTV Consulting Editor, Sumit Awasthi, in his book titled 'Un-finished - The End of Kejriwal Era?', offers a detailed account of the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) political journey-from its early days as a street movement to its rise to power in Delhi under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal, and ultimately, its downfall.

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The book was launched on May 10 and reflects on the 10-year rule of the AAP government in Delhi, which came to an end following its defeat in the February 2025 elections.

In an interview with IANS, Awasthi explained the central theme of his book: the contrast between activism and governance. "Movement and governance are fundamentally different-this is the central theme the book explores," he remarked.

According to Awasthi, while the AAP was highly successful in mobilising public sentiment during its 'andolan' (movement) days, it faltered when it came to delivering effective governance.

Awasthi said the book presents a comprehensive narrative of how the AAP's initial promise of a new political alternative grounded in transparency and accountabilitycaptivated voters. However, over time, the party failed to live up to these expectations. "Holding demonstrations and movements on an issue is one thing, while running a government is another matter altogether," he noted.