Modi's life dominates publishing space

"There is a lot of interest in Modi amongst the people and hence there is a demand to know more about the man who has a controversial past," added the journalist, who was posted in Gujarat and has reported on the riots. During this stint, he had met and interacted with Modi on several occasions.

Another meticulous account on Modi comes from veteran journalist Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay in his book "Narendra Modi: The Man.

The Times". The Delhi-based writer has covered the Sangh Parivar for a quarter of a century, and interviewed Modi on several occasions for this book and got a chance to meet him up-close and in person.

"He is an extremely charismatic person and is warm and effusive. I still remember when I had met him for the first time, he had got up from his chair and shook hands with me.

His connection with the people is tremendous and he is seen as a role model," Mukhopadhyay told IANS.