Hello, Bastar - The Untold Story Of India's Maoist Movement (2011)

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Author

Rahul Pandita

Genre

History & Biography

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3.69 of 5 Votes: 2

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ISBN

9380658346 (ISBN13: 9789380658346)

Language

English

Publisher

Westland / Tranquebar

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About book Hello, Bastar - The Untold Story Of India's Maoist Movement (2011)

This is definitely a very informative read about the four decade old Maoist movement. Having worked in many districts like Bastar and Giridih where the Maoists movement is very strong, I had heard stories of ruthless Maoist killings of the policemen enroute to these districts and the many times we travelled to these districts we have been scared and taken precautions (whatever the drivers and local people told). This is a good book to understand the Maoist agenda and their side of the story, specially for people who are either completely ignorant or have some idea. I felt bad and proud at the same time for Anuradha Ghandy specially. She definitely was a woman of substance. Planning to search for more readings about her and by her. Certainly a prefect introduction to the people's Maoist Revolution in India.First thing I liked about this book is its narrative. Which just makes it much more interesting to read.Second thing is that the Author have given first person inputs into the book that makes it more believable and you will connect to the situation, people are facing in all those 10 states.Why they chose a path of revolution where they can die any moment? Why armed struggle is important in a country that had a history of saints from Kabir to Gandhi?This book will give answers to all of such questions. All in all very inspiring and great book.Kudos to Rahul Pandita..