Abhishek Choudhary

*Abhishek Choudhary **studied economics in Delhi and Chennai, and has worked since 2010 in development (Pratham, IGC-Bihar) and journalism (Governance Now, Hoot, Newslaundry). His writing has appeared in a range of publications, including *Anandabazar Patrika, Caravan, Deccan Herald, EPW, Himal Southasian, HuffPost India and Indian Express. He was awarded the New India Foundation fellowship in 2017 to research Vajpayee's life. During the winter of 2021-22, he was a scholar-in-residence at the International Centre Goa.