Extended Summary - India After Gandhi: Based On The Book By Ramachandra Guha

EXTENDED SUMMARY

INDIA AFTER GANDHI

BASED ON THE BOOK BY RAMACHANDRA GUHA

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CONTENT

Picking Up the Pieces

Nehru’s India

Shaking the Centre

The Rise of Populism

War and Succession

Leftward Turns

Minding the Minorities

Democracy in Disarray

Why India Survives

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

India After Gandhi by Ramachandra Guha provides a comprehensive account of the journey of India after gaining independence in 1947. The book delves into the tumultuous early years marked by partition and the challenges of forging a new nation. It explores the diverse social and political landscape, examining the forces that have both divided and united the country. Guha analyzes key events, major leaders, and critical junctures that have shaped India's democratic experience and its place in the world. The narrative investigates the complexities of nation-building, the evolution of its identity, and the constant negotiation between unity and diversity.

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Release date

Audiobook: 26 March 2025