Author: Guru Dutt
Publisher: Hindi Sahitya Sadan
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: 295
ISBN/UPC (if available): N/A
Description
In the year 1966, Guru Dutt wrote a book under the title of Jawaharlal Nehru-a Critical Study. The book was so controversial that it gave rise to the rumour that it had been proscribed by the Government of India. In 1967 certain newspapers did come out with the news that steps were in progress to proscribe the book and prosecute its author. However, nothing of the kind took place.
The present book is a deep study of the words and deeds of Nehru and Gandhi. The author has taken great pains in critically studying the activities and philosophies of these two eminent personalities of our country and placing before the readers the other side of the picture. His thesis is based on works of Nehru himself and also on works of other eminent writers of the day.
He has referred to more than 200 quotations which support and lead to his logical analysis. How far he has succeeded in piercing through the many walls of prejudices which sustain the pet notions about them, it is for the readers to ponder and judge.
Contents
CHAPTER
A Retrospect
Foreword
BOOK ONE
The Shadow of Jawaharlal
India With Congress-1900-1919
The Shadow of Gandhi
Gandhi and Motilal
BOOK TWO
The Effects of their Shadow
Given to Self Praise, A Mutual Admiration Society
BOOK THREE
How Independence Came
The Partition of the country
Indiosynerasies of Post-Independence Times
Unauthorised Interference
The Problems of Independent India
CONCLUSIONS
INDEX