Author: Mahatma Gandhi
Sardar Patel/
Translator(s)/ Editors(s): Neerja Singh
Publisher: National Book Trust
Year: 2013
Language: English
Pages: 203
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788123755564
Description
The relationship between Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Mahatma Gandhi has often been portrayed as a complex one. Through a balanced and historically relevant perspective, this collection of some of their significant correspondences, not only brings out the mutual respect each had for the other but also the differences between the two on various matters of policies and strategies. In doing so, the volume throws light on some of the most momentous periods in the history of Indian freedom struggle.
ABOUT THE EDITOR:
Neerja Singh teaches History at Satyawati college (Evening), University of Delhi. She did her Ph.D. on ‘‘The Right and the Right Wing Politics in Congress: 1934-1949’’, from the Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She has also been studying and lecturing on Patel, Particularly on his relationship with other national leaders.
Contents
1. Political Issues and Statecraft
Non-violence
Council Entry Programme
Pesantry
Princes and State People’s Movement
Cabinet Mission
Financing of Election Compaigns
State Formation and New India
2. Differences within Consensus
3. Internal Dynamism in Congress
Differences with Socialists
Intra-Party Dissensions
On Financing the Elections
4. Communal Issues
Communal Award, Malviya & Ambedkar
Muslim League and Khaksars
Partition
Jinnah
Communal Violence & Issues of Refugees
5. Differences in Style
6. Selected Readings