I have picked up this book on Nehru. This is neither a hagiology nor a denigration, but a rather clear-eyed, unsentimental account of the life and career of the great man. These days, it has become fashionable in the Hindutva minded sections of our society to slander, smear, and vilify the legacy of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, led especially by the current 'supreme leader' in the country. But the fact of the matter is that to malign Nehru is to really throw pebbles at a mountain. It will not make an iota of difference to this gigantic statesman and an intellectual colossus of his time. His contribution and legacy to this nation are simply too great to be dismissed by the present pygmies who are in power at this moment in time.
I’ve read the book and I’ve been in a discussion with some groups which have made some strong statements against him. Also, some stoked controversy about how India was forced into parition because his father wanted him to lead the nation but Jinnah was more popular yada yada yada. At the end of the day, I’d say any publicity is good publicity!
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