This is the second of a consecutive series of four volumes, and contains a selection of the more significant of the Prime Minister's speeches and writings and covers the period between August 1949 and February 1953.

This volume, which is the fourth in the series, contains a selection of Jawaharlal Nehru's speeches delivered during the period September 1957 to April 1963. These are grouped under eight heads. The speeches under each head are arranged chronologically. The concept of India's unity receives great emphasis in the speeches covered by this volume.