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Inquilab: A Decade of Protest
'To keep at it with our dissent and our protest is a sign that our humanity is alive' - Swara Bhasker From the Anna Andolan in 2011 to the anti-CAA-NRC movement in 2019, a fierce spirit of liberty has gripped the nation over the last decade. Across the country, citizens have taken to the streets, petitioned, lobbied and hashtagged their demands for justice, equality and better governance. Their ask: freedom in independent India. The speeches, lectures and letters collected in Inquilab: A Decade of Protest capture the most important events and issues of the past ten years. The anthology includes the voices of ∗ Anna Hazare ∗ Kavita Krishnan ∗ Nayantara Sahgal ∗ Rana Ayyub ∗ Rohith Vemula ∗ Kanhaiya Kumar ∗ Romila Thapar ∗ P Sainath ∗ Mahua Moitra ∗ Majid Maqbool ∗ Chandra Shekhar Aazad ∗ Nabiya Khan ∗ Ramachandra Guha
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Published September 12, 2020
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November 22, 2020
Inquilab
In India, protests have played a very important part in shaping our democracy. Over the years there have been many protests across the country through which people voice their opinions, discontent, support and newed for a better governance.
This book is anthology which consists of many speeches, lectures and letters from last decade. We get to know about many important protests/incidents that happened.
One such incident was the suicide of Rohit Vemula. While reading his suicide letter, it gave me goosebumps, i had never focused or gave importance to how or why would students kill themselves, how caste oppression is a major problem many educational institutions.
The language of the book is easy, if you are interested in reading about politics, ideologies thay shaped our democracy, this book is for you!
Rating 4/5
In India, protests have played a very important part in shaping our democracy. Over the years there have been many protests across the country through which people voice their opinions, discontent, support and newed for a better governance.
This book is anthology which consists of many speeches, lectures and letters from last decade. We get to know about many important protests/incidents that happened.
One such incident was the suicide of Rohit Vemula. While reading his suicide letter, it gave me goosebumps, i had never focused or gave importance to how or why would students kill themselves, how caste oppression is a major problem many educational institutions.
The language of the book is easy, if you are interested in reading about politics, ideologies thay shaped our democracy, this book is for you!
Rating 4/5
June 15, 2023
Activism को anti-nationalism कर दें , Protest को sedition,
एक जगह जब जमा हो यह सब
Swara, Rana, Kanhaiya, Nayantara, Kavitha, Romila, Mahua और Guha.
Pongalswamy asked, "क्या सरे Anti-nationals के नाम आ से ख़तम होते है?"
Sarah quoted from the book -
साहिल की ख़ामोशी को चीरता हुआ
लेके एहतिजाज का एक सैलाब
आएगा इन्किलाब
पहनके बिंदी, चूड़ियां, बुर्का, हिजाब।
एक जगह जब जमा हो यह सब
Swara, Rana, Kanhaiya, Nayantara, Kavitha, Romila, Mahua और Guha.
Pongalswamy asked, "क्या सरे Anti-nationals के नाम आ से ख़तम होते है?"
Sarah quoted from the book -
साहिल की ख़ामोशी को चीरता हुआ
लेके एहतिजाज का एक सैलाब
आएगा इन्किलाब
पहनके बिंदी, चूड़ियां, बुर्का, हिजाब।
November 28, 2020
This anthology of speeches/essay has a common thread running through it : The spirit of democratic protest. The pages featuring Ramachandra Guha, P.Sainath and Kavita Krishnan cover patriotism, farmer suicides and women rights with clarity. Romila Thapar's erudite speech on nationalism is a must read for the Far Right fanatics who sell an exclusive creed of nationalism to malleable fools. There is nothing in the book which is already not available in news portals or newspapers to the discerning reader thus reducing its value.
December 4, 2020
Protests have been an integral part of our society, not only modern but ancient too. They have been an outlet for seeking justice, equality and showing dissent. This book is an anthology of speeches, essays, letters from last decade which relate to some prominent protests.
This book is crucial at current times when protests have been criminalized by the Governement, which is absurd. The foreword of the book is what got me really interested in the content. Swara Bhaskar not only talks about importance of protests but also sheds light on what we can expect from this book, she also gives an overview of highlights from last decade.
All the chapters are on different topics and very important, specially for todays youth. Some of my favorite chapters were:
1. Striking down an Archaic Law (which is an excerpt from Supreme Court Judegement of Sec 377)
2. What makes a true Patriot by Ramachandra Guha.
Definitely a must read if you are interested in reading about politics, civil rights, constitutional values and public dissent.
This book is crucial at current times when protests have been criminalized by the Governement, which is absurd. The foreword of the book is what got me really interested in the content. Swara Bhaskar not only talks about importance of protests but also sheds light on what we can expect from this book, she also gives an overview of highlights from last decade.
All the chapters are on different topics and very important, specially for todays youth. Some of my favorite chapters were:
1. Striking down an Archaic Law (which is an excerpt from Supreme Court Judegement of Sec 377)
2. What makes a true Patriot by Ramachandra Guha.
Definitely a must read if you are interested in reading about politics, civil rights, constitutional values and public dissent.
November 7, 2020
Protests - Don’t let the RED go to waste. Emerge from it. This book made me think of something that the governmental errors and how colouring the low privileged and the people who raise voice against the Godmen or Business Class, reflecting on over the past decade. The only weapon dissent holds proudly and reliably is the protest. Leaving no choice but expressing the strong displeasure against the system - both politically and legally - no matter what, the caste, creed, religion, region or whatever-the-god-knows interference comes in the way.
The concrete narrative found in here which is in the form of Speeches, Lectures and letters feeds you the history of protests. And also the protests that happened since the Independence of India while focusing the present time perspectives. This book splashes an idea of social accelerations to give the word of hows and whys of the necessity of voice need to be raised, regardless of the so-called political affluence and the rest. The arguments and important snippets placed here would not make much sense to the people who disparage the basic humanitarian values over the coercion, let alone the constitutional guarantee.
Citing the front through the issues & voices of Anna Hazare, Kavita Krishnan, Nayantara Sahgal, Rana Ayyub, Rohith Vemula, Kanhaiya Kumar, Romila Thapar, P Sainath, Mahua Moitra, Majid Maqbool, Chandra Shekhar Aazad, Nabiya Khan and Ramachandra Guha – offers us to find the question whether keeping up with the belief of the majority, to retain the nation's conscience alive comes up. This book is both flowing and building one revolution at a time. With lighting speed yet wrestles with the radical discourse of the country.
In my point of view, this book is a timely read. The capaciousness of the book allows you to devour the democratic climate of the country; to identify the false dichotomy, deciphering the ideologies and the performances of protests. All in all, this book is dense to look at but revoltingly epic.
The concrete narrative found in here which is in the form of Speeches, Lectures and letters feeds you the history of protests. And also the protests that happened since the Independence of India while focusing the present time perspectives. This book splashes an idea of social accelerations to give the word of hows and whys of the necessity of voice need to be raised, regardless of the so-called political affluence and the rest. The arguments and important snippets placed here would not make much sense to the people who disparage the basic humanitarian values over the coercion, let alone the constitutional guarantee.
Citing the front through the issues & voices of Anna Hazare, Kavita Krishnan, Nayantara Sahgal, Rana Ayyub, Rohith Vemula, Kanhaiya Kumar, Romila Thapar, P Sainath, Mahua Moitra, Majid Maqbool, Chandra Shekhar Aazad, Nabiya Khan and Ramachandra Guha – offers us to find the question whether keeping up with the belief of the majority, to retain the nation's conscience alive comes up. This book is both flowing and building one revolution at a time. With lighting speed yet wrestles with the radical discourse of the country.
In my point of view, this book is a timely read. The capaciousness of the book allows you to devour the democratic climate of the country; to identify the false dichotomy, deciphering the ideologies and the performances of protests. All in all, this book is dense to look at but revoltingly epic.
December 1, 2020
'INQUILAB: A Decade of Protest' is a thoughtfully curated anthology of inspiring lectures and speeches, vivacious open letters addressing the malicious silence and the unjust violent actions of the present Indian government (the timeline running from 2011 to 2020).
There's a foreword by Swara Bhaskar which is inclusive of her personal opinion over the uneasiness of the society today, the increasing rage and the need for protest. The involvement of the youth in the protest, their intentions, their methods and the continuous silencing of their voices is fairly summarized by Swara with her own inputs.
For me, the major takeaways has been the speech by 'Ramchandra Guha' explaining patriotism, speech by 'Romila Thapar' defining nationalism through reliable history, lecture by 'P. Sainath' talking about the real reason of farmer protest , 'Mahua Moitra' speech in the Lok Sabha highlighting growing fascism and mode of conveying dissent, the open letter addressed 'to PM by 48 Former IAS Officers' and 'Majid Maqbool's open letter describing Kashmiri life under siege.
The protests that have inspired this compilation must have been felt and irritated, every millennial born Indian whatever maybe your ideologies regarding the govt in the past decade and if you are socially active you must have in person or a social media user contributed to a few protests. In a way there's nothing new in the book nor is a conclusive moral note after every chapter (which I loved, nobody is imposing ideas here) but as you complete reading every chapter, you realise the portions of the speeches and lectures that get edited for media sensationalism and manipulated to create fake news.
There's a foreword by Swara Bhaskar which is inclusive of her personal opinion over the uneasiness of the society today, the increasing rage and the need for protest. The involvement of the youth in the protest, their intentions, their methods and the continuous silencing of their voices is fairly summarized by Swara with her own inputs.
For me, the major takeaways has been the speech by 'Ramchandra Guha' explaining patriotism, speech by 'Romila Thapar' defining nationalism through reliable history, lecture by 'P. Sainath' talking about the real reason of farmer protest , 'Mahua Moitra' speech in the Lok Sabha highlighting growing fascism and mode of conveying dissent, the open letter addressed 'to PM by 48 Former IAS Officers' and 'Majid Maqbool's open letter describing Kashmiri life under siege.
The protests that have inspired this compilation must have been felt and irritated, every millennial born Indian whatever maybe your ideologies regarding the govt in the past decade and if you are socially active you must have in person or a social media user contributed to a few protests. In a way there's nothing new in the book nor is a conclusive moral note after every chapter (which I loved, nobody is imposing ideas here) but as you complete reading every chapter, you realise the portions of the speeches and lectures that get edited for media sensationalism and manipulated to create fake news.
November 27, 2020
"Get up, stand up, Stand up for your rights. Get up, stand up, Don't give up the fight." - Bob Marley
Inquilab : A Decade of Protest is a captivating and thought provoking anthology of 16 selected speeches, lectures and letters in the voices of prominent Indian luminaries such as Anna Hazare, Chandra Shekhar Aazad, Nayantara Sahgal, Romila Thapar etc. that underlines the importance of equality, liberty, freedom and the need to protest in the constitutional hierarchy of the country especially in the past 10 years.
The works featured here have been very well researched and wisely chosen to suit the purpose and plotline of this collection. While some here are really worth reading, a few display conflicted thoughts and a totally biased point- of view. Though the one thing that can be found common in almost all of them is that they all try to echo out the need to protest irrespective of the chosen way. All the important events and happenings pertaining to this spirit across the whole country have been tried to cover up in the course of this masterpiece. Simple and easy to understand language has been used throughout the works that make it possible for everyone to read them. The book also comprises of a 3-4 pages 'Notes' in the end that mentions the references taken in the course of writing. The cover of the book looks pretty Impressive too and the title seems totally appropriate wrt to it.
Overall for me it was an interesting and intriguing read! Highly recommended for all politics - enthusiasts.
Inquilab : A Decade of Protest is a captivating and thought provoking anthology of 16 selected speeches, lectures and letters in the voices of prominent Indian luminaries such as Anna Hazare, Chandra Shekhar Aazad, Nayantara Sahgal, Romila Thapar etc. that underlines the importance of equality, liberty, freedom and the need to protest in the constitutional hierarchy of the country especially in the past 10 years.
The works featured here have been very well researched and wisely chosen to suit the purpose and plotline of this collection. While some here are really worth reading, a few display conflicted thoughts and a totally biased point- of view. Though the one thing that can be found common in almost all of them is that they all try to echo out the need to protest irrespective of the chosen way. All the important events and happenings pertaining to this spirit across the whole country have been tried to cover up in the course of this masterpiece. Simple and easy to understand language has been used throughout the works that make it possible for everyone to read them. The book also comprises of a 3-4 pages 'Notes' in the end that mentions the references taken in the course of writing. The cover of the book looks pretty Impressive too and the title seems totally appropriate wrt to it.
Overall for me it was an interesting and intriguing read! Highly recommended for all politics - enthusiasts.
November 30, 2020
Inquilab tries to bring the reader’s focus on some of the most significant events which has happened in the past decade and tries to remind us the need to protest for protecting constitutional values. The book is an anthology comprising of pieces which reflect on the mood of each of these protests. It tries to tell us about the spirit, history and future of protest through various speeches and letters.
Most of the pieces in the book are based on some of the horrifying and path breaking incidents that have taken place in the past decade and focus on the government’s stand in each of these incidents. Some of them try to talk to the government about the writer’s grievances about the state of affairs while some of them talk to the reader telling them why the author of the piece is protesting.
However, the pieces by Romila Thapar, P Sainath and Ramachandra Guha captured my attention because they provide a deeper understanding of the issue. While Romila Thapar explains how colonial influences played an important role in our past but cannot be referred to for the present political requirements, Ramachandra Guha explains the situation in hand through the life of Gandhi. P Sainath provides us with an in - depth explanation of the agrarian crisis in the country.
Inquilab is an essential read as it gives you an opportunity to introspect on the current situation in the country. And in certain instances reminds you that the constitutional values require protection from the citizens too.
Most of the pieces in the book are based on some of the horrifying and path breaking incidents that have taken place in the past decade and focus on the government’s stand in each of these incidents. Some of them try to talk to the government about the writer’s grievances about the state of affairs while some of them talk to the reader telling them why the author of the piece is protesting.
However, the pieces by Romila Thapar, P Sainath and Ramachandra Guha captured my attention because they provide a deeper understanding of the issue. While Romila Thapar explains how colonial influences played an important role in our past but cannot be referred to for the present political requirements, Ramachandra Guha explains the situation in hand through the life of Gandhi. P Sainath provides us with an in - depth explanation of the agrarian crisis in the country.
Inquilab is an essential read as it gives you an opportunity to introspect on the current situation in the country. And in certain instances reminds you that the constitutional values require protection from the citizens too.
December 13, 2020
𝗜𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯: 𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁
Forward by @reallyswara
Published by: @harpercollinsin
Inquilab: A Decade of Protest is the first book to document the speeches, letters, lectures and ideas pioneered to uplift the constitutional as well as human values.
From the Anna Andolan in 2011 to the anti-CAA-NRC movement in 2019, a fierce spirit of liberty has gripped the nation over the last decade. Across the country, citizens have taken to the streets, petitioned, lobbied and hashtagged their demands for justice, equality and better governance. Their ask: freedom in independent India.
This is a documented summary of the speeches, lectures, and open letters of several bright intellects like Anna Hazare, Kavita Krishnan, Rana Ayyub, Kanhaiya Kumar, Romila Thappar, Ramchandra Guha, and many more!
Since I have been closely observing the protests, speeches and manifestations of these personalities from the inception of this decade, I was already aware of speeches and happenings coated in this book like the remarkable speech of Kanhaiya Kumar in JNU.
The book, therefore, is both an archive of those historic moments and a homage to the efforts that succeeded in refocusing national and international attention on the people's voice.
Special Remark: Poem " Ayega Inquilab Pehenke Bindi, Chudiyan, Burqa, Hijab." by @nabiyakhan is so thought-provoking and incredible.
Recommended book for everyone.
@ranaayyub @kanhaiyakumar @mahuamoitraofficial @kavitakrishnan1
#readwithak #readwithhci #inquilab
Forward by @reallyswara
Published by: @harpercollinsin
Inquilab: A Decade of Protest is the first book to document the speeches, letters, lectures and ideas pioneered to uplift the constitutional as well as human values.
From the Anna Andolan in 2011 to the anti-CAA-NRC movement in 2019, a fierce spirit of liberty has gripped the nation over the last decade. Across the country, citizens have taken to the streets, petitioned, lobbied and hashtagged their demands for justice, equality and better governance. Their ask: freedom in independent India.
This is a documented summary of the speeches, lectures, and open letters of several bright intellects like Anna Hazare, Kavita Krishnan, Rana Ayyub, Kanhaiya Kumar, Romila Thappar, Ramchandra Guha, and many more!
Since I have been closely observing the protests, speeches and manifestations of these personalities from the inception of this decade, I was already aware of speeches and happenings coated in this book like the remarkable speech of Kanhaiya Kumar in JNU.
The book, therefore, is both an archive of those historic moments and a homage to the efforts that succeeded in refocusing national and international attention on the people's voice.
Special Remark: Poem " Ayega Inquilab Pehenke Bindi, Chudiyan, Burqa, Hijab." by @nabiyakhan is so thought-provoking and incredible.
Recommended book for everyone.
@ranaayyub @kanhaiyakumar @mahuamoitraofficial @kavitakrishnan1
#readwithak #readwithhci #inquilab
November 19, 2020
This is an anthology covering the speeches, lectures, and letters of various bright minds like Anna Hazare, Kavita Krishnan, Rana Ayyub, Kanhaiya Kumar, Romila Thappar, Mahua Moitra, Ramchandra Guha, and many more!
From the 'Anna Hazare-led protests' against corruption in 2011 to the Nirbhaya case of 2012, from protests against the unjustified appointment of FTII's chairman in 2015 to
branding of JNU as a den of anti-nationals in 2016 and finally the anti--CAA-NRC Protests of 2019, this book covers it all.
Since I have been following the news and happenings from the beginning of this decade, I was already familiar with most of the content, yet the book serves as a succinct reminder of the most important events and issues of these past ten years.
Having seen the issues in fellowship disbursement as a scholar myself, I could relate hard with Rohit Vemula's final letter included in the book.
I was moved (to tears) reading his words-
"I am not hurt. I am not sad. I am just empty".☹️
Nabiya khan's poem - " Aega Inquilab, Pehen ke bindian, choodian, burka, hijaab" makes such a meaningful addition to the book.
I also loved reading the foreword by Swara Bhasker Mam and would have appreciated it if there were more similar chapters which were specifically written for this book ( Maybe, we soon get to read another such book🤞 ).
👉Finally, regardless of the ideology one might subscribe to, I would recommend this book as a must-read, to appreciate the true power of Inquilab.
From the 'Anna Hazare-led protests' against corruption in 2011 to the Nirbhaya case of 2012, from protests against the unjustified appointment of FTII's chairman in 2015 to
branding of JNU as a den of anti-nationals in 2016 and finally the anti--CAA-NRC Protests of 2019, this book covers it all.
Since I have been following the news and happenings from the beginning of this decade, I was already familiar with most of the content, yet the book serves as a succinct reminder of the most important events and issues of these past ten years.
Having seen the issues in fellowship disbursement as a scholar myself, I could relate hard with Rohit Vemula's final letter included in the book.
I was moved (to tears) reading his words-
"I am not hurt. I am not sad. I am just empty".☹️
Nabiya khan's poem - " Aega Inquilab, Pehen ke bindian, choodian, burka, hijaab" makes such a meaningful addition to the book.
I also loved reading the foreword by Swara Bhasker Mam and would have appreciated it if there were more similar chapters which were specifically written for this book ( Maybe, we soon get to read another such book🤞 ).
👉Finally, regardless of the ideology one might subscribe to, I would recommend this book as a must-read, to appreciate the true power of Inquilab.
November 25, 2020
Inquilab: A Decade of Protest is an anthology by
Author(s): Anna Hazare, Kavita Krishnan, Nayantara Sahgal, Rana Ayyub, Rohit Vemula, Kanhaiya Kumar, Romila Thapar, P Sainath, Mahua Moitra, Majid Maqbool, Chandra Shekhar Aazad, Nabiya Khan, Ramchandra Guha
Foreword by Swara Bhasker
The speeches, letters and lectures collected in the book consists of the most important events and issues of the past ten years. This anthology includes voices of prominent leaders and speakers who raised their voices on several pressing issues.
✊✊✊
• I'm not very keen on politics, but this book consists some of the very pressing matters that concerned our country in the last decade (CAA protests, Rohit Vemula case, Nirbhaya case etc) and so, it was imperative that I read something this important. (I follow news ardently).
• Even though the book contained individual speech and letters, it was able to create a connect within certain issues and showcase the power of protests in all these matters.
• I liked the flow of writing very much. The narrative was done in a pretty well manner.
• Apart from the letters and speeches, the book also contained poems and such which was very impactful.
✊✊✊
After a very long time, I came across a book that was hard to review. Anthologies do be like that. But regardless of your ideologies, I would recommend everyone to read this book, especially who like to follow news and the pressing issues of our country.
Author(s): Anna Hazare, Kavita Krishnan, Nayantara Sahgal, Rana Ayyub, Rohit Vemula, Kanhaiya Kumar, Romila Thapar, P Sainath, Mahua Moitra, Majid Maqbool, Chandra Shekhar Aazad, Nabiya Khan, Ramchandra Guha
Foreword by Swara Bhasker
The speeches, letters and lectures collected in the book consists of the most important events and issues of the past ten years. This anthology includes voices of prominent leaders and speakers who raised their voices on several pressing issues.
✊✊✊
• I'm not very keen on politics, but this book consists some of the very pressing matters that concerned our country in the last decade (CAA protests, Rohit Vemula case, Nirbhaya case etc) and so, it was imperative that I read something this important. (I follow news ardently).
• Even though the book contained individual speech and letters, it was able to create a connect within certain issues and showcase the power of protests in all these matters.
• I liked the flow of writing very much. The narrative was done in a pretty well manner.
• Apart from the letters and speeches, the book also contained poems and such which was very impactful.
✊✊✊
After a very long time, I came across a book that was hard to review. Anthologies do be like that. But regardless of your ideologies, I would recommend everyone to read this book, especially who like to follow news and the pressing issues of our country.
April 11, 2025
: This book says Inquilab doesn't mean to protest, it means to take a stand for change in the society It doesn't matter who stands behind you and who doesn't your efforts should define your identity.
From Anna hazare Jan lokpal bill in 2011 , 2012 Nirbhaya case, FTII appointment of undeserving candidate as there director, Rohit vehmula suicide case for discrimination against him by college authority, to JNU protest for Afsal Guru death and politicians propaganda against students politics, Burhan wani Case, Case against human rights activist who were put behind bars by government for speaking against them and 48 IAS officers protest against them, Change in special Law Article 377, 40 celebrities against Mob lynching, Kerala Farmers protest, Fight against CAA-NRC laws by shaheen Bagh and definition of true patriot by Ramchandra Guha.
This book talks about events that unfold after all these protests, what happened, what people stand, what they did, how they organise, how they pressurise the government, not for the sake of winning but fighting for a cause is the absolution for Indian constitution, personalities that were involved, how there life got affected, what they did later and how things unfolded after each protest, the spirit of fight decided that Indian constitution is strong enough to finds its way through these protests and help people
From Anna hazare Jan lokpal bill in 2011 , 2012 Nirbhaya case, FTII appointment of undeserving candidate as there director, Rohit vehmula suicide case for discrimination against him by college authority, to JNU protest for Afsal Guru death and politicians propaganda against students politics, Burhan wani Case, Case against human rights activist who were put behind bars by government for speaking against them and 48 IAS officers protest against them, Change in special Law Article 377, 40 celebrities against Mob lynching, Kerala Farmers protest, Fight against CAA-NRC laws by shaheen Bagh and definition of true patriot by Ramchandra Guha.
This book talks about events that unfold after all these protests, what happened, what people stand, what they did, how they organise, how they pressurise the government, not for the sake of winning but fighting for a cause is the absolution for Indian constitution, personalities that were involved, how there life got affected, what they did later and how things unfolded after each protest, the spirit of fight decided that Indian constitution is strong enough to finds its way through these protests and help people
November 11, 2020
Book is a compilation of speeches, lectures and letters based on various protests which took place in India during the last decade and had brought a positive change to people and it's democracy.
From Anna Andolan 2011 to 2019 anti - CAA- NRC movement book had covered all protests.
Each protest is described very briefly.
Well, these incidents are in the form of speeches, letters and lectures which give very clear and crystal images of these incidents and even a reader gets to know about the different prescriptive regarding the event.
From Anna Hazare to Ramchandra Guha, the book had quoted these anthologies in the voices of people who had led these protests and were forefront during these events.
It was an insightful and informative read. Got to know about some really important incidents and in case of our country which is diverse in nature, unless and until one raises a voice through Protests, the issue is not looked upon. These protests have helped to shape our democracy in any better way.
If you love reading non-fiction or are interested in politics this book is for you.
From Anna Andolan 2011 to 2019 anti - CAA- NRC movement book had covered all protests.
Each protest is described very briefly.
Well, these incidents are in the form of speeches, letters and lectures which give very clear and crystal images of these incidents and even a reader gets to know about the different prescriptive regarding the event.
From Anna Hazare to Ramchandra Guha, the book had quoted these anthologies in the voices of people who had led these protests and were forefront during these events.
It was an insightful and informative read. Got to know about some really important incidents and in case of our country which is diverse in nature, unless and until one raises a voice through Protests, the issue is not looked upon. These protests have helped to shape our democracy in any better way.
If you love reading non-fiction or are interested in politics this book is for you.
November 5, 2020
This book is an Anthology which includes speeches, lectures, scenes from the protests of the last 10 years.
From the Anna andolan in 2011 to Anti CAA NRC movement in 2019.
It includes voices of Anna hazzare, Kavita Krishnan, Nayantara Sahgal , Rana Ayyub, Rohith Vemula , Kanhaiya Kumar , Romila Thapar, P Sainath ,Mahua Moitra , Majid Maqbool, Chandra Shekhar Aazad, Nabiya Khan, Ramachandra Guha.
This book contains all important protests from 2011 to 2019.... The biggest protest in 2011 against corruption by Congress led govt organised by anna hazare, the protest held in 2012 when Nirbhaya was brutally raped, in 2015 Chauhan's appointment as a chairman of FTII triggered an outbreak of protests....etc.
It's a quick read and If you are interested in political science you can pick this up. I dont want to say anything negative or positive about this book because everyone has their own political views.
From the Anna andolan in 2011 to Anti CAA NRC movement in 2019.
It includes voices of Anna hazzare, Kavita Krishnan, Nayantara Sahgal , Rana Ayyub, Rohith Vemula , Kanhaiya Kumar , Romila Thapar, P Sainath ,Mahua Moitra , Majid Maqbool, Chandra Shekhar Aazad, Nabiya Khan, Ramachandra Guha.
This book contains all important protests from 2011 to 2019.... The biggest protest in 2011 against corruption by Congress led govt organised by anna hazare, the protest held in 2012 when Nirbhaya was brutally raped, in 2015 Chauhan's appointment as a chairman of FTII triggered an outbreak of protests....etc.
It's a quick read and If you are interested in political science you can pick this up. I dont want to say anything negative or positive about this book because everyone has their own political views.
November 21, 2020
INQUILAB
A word that brings patriotism instantly to Indian minds. That is what lead me to this book. That and the premise of 'A decade of protest' is extremely interesting. The book is a collection of speeches,letters and articles around the protests India has seen in last decade.
Personally, I liked the book, not the preface. It might be just me, but the preface felt more like an attack on current government than being a introduction to the book. Agreeably, I expected a lot more from this book as well but it has beautifully managed to remain neutral and just state the facts. But, it would have been great if there were some kind of analysis after every occurence. Stating the plain letters/articles has made the book a bit boring.
Should you read? Yes, it gives much knowledge and information on our country. But if you are a fiction lover and don't usually read non fiction, you may find it a bit difficult.
A word that brings patriotism instantly to Indian minds. That is what lead me to this book. That and the premise of 'A decade of protest' is extremely interesting. The book is a collection of speeches,letters and articles around the protests India has seen in last decade.
Personally, I liked the book, not the preface. It might be just me, but the preface felt more like an attack on current government than being a introduction to the book. Agreeably, I expected a lot more from this book as well but it has beautifully managed to remain neutral and just state the facts. But, it would have been great if there were some kind of analysis after every occurence. Stating the plain letters/articles has made the book a bit boring.
Should you read? Yes, it gives much knowledge and information on our country. But if you are a fiction lover and don't usually read non fiction, you may find it a bit difficult.
November 23, 2020
REVIEW - An anthology to go for if you are interested in politics. As anthology is compilation of poems, stories, muses, quotes and debates, this book includes the voices of
Anna Hazare, Kavita Krishnan, Nayantara Sahgal, Rana Ayyub, Rohith Vemula, Kanhaiya Kumar, Romila Thapar, P Sainath, Mahua Moitra, Majid Maqbool, Chandra Shekhar Aazad, Nabiya Khan and Ramachandra Guha. The democratic climate is explained in this book. It has covered all the protests from year 2011 to 2019. It depicts how sometime protests can lead to a fruitful outcome. Read this book and you will understand the evil ideology that has gripped India for decades. The language is lucid. Tbh, I didn't like the foreword by Swara Bhaskar. It could have been much Better. Another thing which I disliked bout the book was that their are some abusive words. Overall, the book influenced me a lot.
Anna Hazare, Kavita Krishnan, Nayantara Sahgal, Rana Ayyub, Rohith Vemula, Kanhaiya Kumar, Romila Thapar, P Sainath, Mahua Moitra, Majid Maqbool, Chandra Shekhar Aazad, Nabiya Khan and Ramachandra Guha. The democratic climate is explained in this book. It has covered all the protests from year 2011 to 2019. It depicts how sometime protests can lead to a fruitful outcome. Read this book and you will understand the evil ideology that has gripped India for decades. The language is lucid. Tbh, I didn't like the foreword by Swara Bhaskar. It could have been much Better. Another thing which I disliked bout the book was that their are some abusive words. Overall, the book influenced me a lot.
December 8, 2020
Inquilab: A Decade of Protest is an anthology of speeches, letters and lectures of some brilliant political activists of India who'd played a significant role in shaping the ideologies of the young minds. It has the reader get a glimpse at the malicious doings and the subsequent silence of the present Indian government and the consequent protests.
The title of the book is enough to have any Indian swell their chests with patriotism (Inquilab means revolution). It is thoughtful enough and an eye opener for the people who don't already know the happenings, with an intriguing premise, 'A Decade of Protest'. The book, however, merely states the facts already known, the courtesy of newspapers and news channels and I would have liked a thoughtful analysis or criticism of the circumstances the people had to go through, especially the CAA-NRC protests of 2019.
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The title of the book is enough to have any Indian swell their chests with patriotism (Inquilab means revolution). It is thoughtful enough and an eye opener for the people who don't already know the happenings, with an intriguing premise, 'A Decade of Protest'. The book, however, merely states the facts already known, the courtesy of newspapers and news channels and I would have liked a thoughtful analysis or criticism of the circumstances the people had to go through, especially the CAA-NRC protests of 2019.
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January 27, 2022
The book contains speeches given by political prisoners and those who sought to fight against the atrocities of the right wing Hindutva regime. It reveals the growing fascism prevailing in India, and how the values of our Constitution are being dismantled by the current ruling government. A provoking read.
August 27, 2022
V informative I enjoyed
December 5, 2020
Inquilab
Inquilab is a collection of pieces — letters, speeches, poetry, and so on — which were fundamental to several important protest movements across the country over the past decade. From Rohit Vemula's moving last letter, to Anna Hazare's historic words, to the anti-CAA/NRC protests which rocked the nation at the end of 2019, the book captures a variety of important discourses about people's struggle for rights.
Even before we delve into what the book is about and whether it handles the topic well, I'd like to dwell on the importance of this book in the present times. Even now, at the very moment this review is being put up, farmers across the nation are protesting new agricultural laws in this bitter cold. Protest is woven into the very fabric of our democratic existence, and anyone who turns a blind eye to this truth is deluding themselves.
My last encounter with protest was the anti-CAA movement in Shaheen Bagh, just before the Delhi riots happened, followed by the lockdown because of the pandemic. Visiting Shaheen Bagh was an inspiring, uplifting and unforgettable experience, where my friends and I were treated with utmost love and courtesy by the ladies there. The spirit of the women of Shaheen Bagh is beautifully captured by Nabiya Khan's poem 'Ayega Inquilab Pehenke Bindi, Chidiya, Burqa, Hijab', included in its original Hindi and an English translated version.
Why is protest important in any democracy? What constitutes the heart of any protest movement — what change do the protesters hope to being? How, if at all, has the nature of protest (and the faces of protesters) changed over the past decade? The book attempts to address these vital question through its careful selection of pieces. Each piece is preceded by a short explanation of the movement it is connected to. Many of the pieces are already famous, and have now become oft-quoted part of our daily lives.
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The book also includes the Preamble to the Indian Constitution at the very end, reminding us that after all, every people's movement actually boils down to the very basic matter of upholding and respecting our fundamental rights. I really liked this strategic inclusion.
While the book provides just a small glimpse of the events it talks about (let's admit it — whole books can be written on each movement and it would still not be adequate), as a whole it serves as an important reminder for us to stay vigilant and calling out every injustice that we or those in a weaker position than us might face.
I'd recommend this book for everyone in need of a bit of inspiration and hope in these dark times.
Inquilab is a collection of pieces — letters, speeches, poetry, and so on — which were fundamental to several important protest movements across the country over the past decade. From Rohit Vemula's moving last letter, to Anna Hazare's historic words, to the anti-CAA/NRC protests which rocked the nation at the end of 2019, the book captures a variety of important discourses about people's struggle for rights.
Even before we delve into what the book is about and whether it handles the topic well, I'd like to dwell on the importance of this book in the present times. Even now, at the very moment this review is being put up, farmers across the nation are protesting new agricultural laws in this bitter cold. Protest is woven into the very fabric of our democratic existence, and anyone who turns a blind eye to this truth is deluding themselves.
My last encounter with protest was the anti-CAA movement in Shaheen Bagh, just before the Delhi riots happened, followed by the lockdown because of the pandemic. Visiting Shaheen Bagh was an inspiring, uplifting and unforgettable experience, where my friends and I were treated with utmost love and courtesy by the ladies there. The spirit of the women of Shaheen Bagh is beautifully captured by Nabiya Khan's poem 'Ayega Inquilab Pehenke Bindi, Chidiya, Burqa, Hijab', included in its original Hindi and an English translated version.
Why is protest important in any democracy? What constitutes the heart of any protest movement — what change do the protesters hope to being? How, if at all, has the nature of protest (and the faces of protesters) changed over the past decade? The book attempts to address these vital question through its careful selection of pieces. Each piece is preceded by a short explanation of the movement it is connected to. Many of the pieces are already famous, and have now become oft-quoted part of our daily lives.
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The book also includes the Preamble to the Indian Constitution at the very end, reminding us that after all, every people's movement actually boils down to the very basic matter of upholding and respecting our fundamental rights. I really liked this strategic inclusion.
While the book provides just a small glimpse of the events it talks about (let's admit it — whole books can be written on each movement and it would still not be adequate), as a whole it serves as an important reminder for us to stay vigilant and calling out every injustice that we or those in a weaker position than us might face.
I'd recommend this book for everyone in need of a bit of inspiration and hope in these dark times.
December 3, 2020
Such a perfect explanation of the unfortunate state of affairs in India today. Every single Indian should read this to truly see our nation in a new light. AMAZING
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