What If There Was No Congress: The Uncensored History of Independent India

by Priyam Gandhi-Mody

In the Winter Session of Parliament in February 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posed a question, ‘What if there was no Congress in India?’ This question reflected the sentiments expressed by Mahatma Gandhi in 1948 in what was perhaps the last letter written by him. He wrote three days before his assassination that the Congress in its current form had ‘outlived its use’ and should be disbanded.

What would Bharat of today be like had Mahatma Gandhi’s call for disbandment of the Congress been heeded? The book revisits some of the key events that shaped India’s political history over the last 80 years—Partition, Kashmir, governance, scams, democracy and its interruptions, economic policy, intellectual colonization and foreign policy.

India’s modern-day history has been told to suit a particular political narrative. But it’s imperative that history be retold with fairness and accuracy in order to learn from the mistakes of the past. The current generation demands and deserves solutions to historical wrongs. Indians need to be presented with raw, unbiased, unfiltered, historically accurate information so that they can use their own judgement and walk the path towards the new India.

This is the first-ever rethink of how different India would have been, if not for the Congress party being at the helm for the most part of the last 80 years. More importantly, the book is also a roadmap to the India of tomorrow.

298 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 5, 2024

Reviews

[Manthan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned many new facts which even main stream media didn’t bothered to showed us clearly.

Congress committed mistakes and sins, while the BJP is currently working to rectify some of those deeds done by Congress. Although I am not a hardcore BJP supporter, I would vote for the BJP and elect them to power rather than seeing an illogical, pessimistic, and naive person such as Rahul come to power.

A great book to read for those who love politics; it teaches us how it shapes us as individuals and collectively as a country.

[Raja Babu (insta-indian.readers) · Rating 4 out of 5]

"What If There Was No Congress" by Priyam Gandhi Mody delves deep into India's political journey, examining crucial events like Partition, Kashmir, and governance over the past 80 years. The book challenges prevailing narratives, advocating for a fair and unbiased retelling of history. It not only reflects on the consequences of Mahatma Gandhi's call to disband Congress but also serves as a vital roadmap for India's future. The author has mainly focused on 4 major things partition , territorial integrity, economic policy and governance. An eye-opening exploration, urging readers to confront historical truths and shape a path toward a new and informed India.

[Siddharth · Rating 4 out of 5]

In "What If There Was No Congress," Priyam Gandhi Mody offers a thought-provoking reassessment of India's modern history. The book goes beyond conventional narratives, critically analyzing pivotal moments like Partition, scams, and democracy's interruptions. Mody emphasizes the need for an unbiased historical account, empowering the current generation to learn from the past. This unique exploration not only questions the impact of Congress but also charts a roadmap for a forward-looking India. A compelling read that prompts reflection on our nation's historical course.

[Pratheeba · Rating 5 out of 5]

This compelling book, sparked by PM Modi's query about Congress's role, takes readers on a captivating journey into an alternate history shaped by Gandhi's unrealized call to disband the Congress in 1948. Covering key political events, it challenges prevailing narratives with a refreshing perspective. The book provides a satisfying blend of enjoyment and information, delivering a crucial message on the importance of unbiased historical accounts. I found that it both enjoyable to read and highly informative, offering valuable insights into India's past while contemplating its future.

[Kamlesh Gandhi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crisp writing. Factual and well researched. Some disturbing events and machinations revealed. The author has done tremendous research to bring out this book of REVELATIONS.

[Rishabh Karwayun · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find it challenging to articulate my thoughts on this book, but I strongly believe it is essential reading for all Indians. I highly recommend it.

[Shubhank Singh Chouhan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very important book to read. It tells u what many historians deliberately try to hide about post independence India.