{"product_id":"the-dark-side-of-gandhi-by-hari-pada-roychoudhury","title":"The Dark Side of Gandhi by Hari Pada Roychoudhury","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2p8nd7\" data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eThe Dark Side of Gandhi\u003c\/em\u003e (first published 2019, second edition 2023) offers a forceful and highly critical biography of Mahatma Gandhi, arguing that his embrace of non-violence and his public image as a humble fakir masked political calculation and contributed to devastating consequences—particularly for Bengal during Partition. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe author casts Gandhi as a divisive figure who, under the guise of moral purity, facilitated religious partitions and mass suffering, allegedly manipulating public sentiment and policy\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"693\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRoychoudhury aligns himself with those who view Gandhi's approach as opportunistic: his campaigns, according to the author, exacerbated communal tensions and hindered stronger resistance to Islamization in Bengal\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book is structured to highlight Gandhi’s early life, his political philosophies, religious views, and decisions during key historical events, especially noting Bengal’s famine of 1943 and Partition as impacted by his methods\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWhile presenting a relentless critique, the book is widely criticized for poor writing quality, repetition, factual inconsistencies, and unverified assertions. Many readers and reviewers say it lacks coherence and scholarly rigor, though they note that its polemic tone may appeal to readers skeptical of mainstream Gandhi narratives\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qvczmb\" data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eAbout the Author — \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eHari Pada Roychoudhury\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Bengali-born academic from Sylhet (undivided India), who migrated and experienced displacement during Partition. He earned an MSc and LLB from Guwahati University and then a Ph.D. in the UK before returning to serve as a Professor of Chemistry at Cotton College in Assam until retirement. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAs someone who personally identifies as a Partition “victim,” Roychoudhury positions his book as a corrective—challenging Gandhi’s revered legacy by emphasizing unintended or suppressed consequences for Hindu Bengalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] bg-[#FCECC1] dark:bg-[#64572A] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe has authored multiple similarly themed books portraying Gandhi as a flawed or destructive leader in Indian national history\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"delayed-open\" aria-describedby=\"radix-«rg8»\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" aria-describedby=\"radix-«rg8»\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255614398650,"sku":"355LBL62P-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/gan.jpg?v=1761066703","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-dark-side-of-gandhi-by-hari-pada-roychoudhury","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}