My Country, My Life

L K Advani

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My Country, My Life is the extraordinary self-portrait of one of India's leading political personalities: L.K. Advani. Forced to abandon his beloved Sindh, which became part of Pakistan after independence, Advani poignantly describes the sense of displacement that affected him, as it did millions of Indians. With a career spanning six decades as a political activist in post-1947 India, a witness to and participator of almost all the major socio-political developments in the country, Advani is uniquely qualified to offer a nuanced perspective on independent India's political evolution.

His seminal contribution to India politics, along with fellow politician Atal Bihari Vajpayee, was creating the Bharatiya Janata Party as a viable alternative for governing India and ending the Congress's dominance over the country's polity.

My Country, My Life is a riveting, insightful and assertive account of Advani's fight for democracy during the Emergency, his Ram Rath Yatra for the reconstruction of the Ram temple at Ayodhya that resulted in independent India's biggest mass movement and a nationwide debate on the true meaning of secularism and his year as India's Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister in the Vajpayee-led government of the National Democratic Alliance between 1998 and 2004.

A testimony to what Advani has always been known for – his clarity of thought – My Country, My Life is a candid reflection of the man, his party and his nation. In a country where political memoirs, especially by active politicians, are rare, this book is a landmark.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Early Life and Education: Advani reflects on his early life, upbringing, and educational journey, including his association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

  2. Partition and Refugee Experience: The autobiography delves into Advani's personal experiences during the partition of India in 1947 and the challenges faced by his family as refugees.

  3. Political Journey: Advani provides a detailed account of his political journey, from his early involvement in the Janata Party to his association with the BJP and his rise within the party ranks.

  4. Role in the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement: The book covers Advani's prominent role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, which aimed to build a temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

  5. Emergency Period: Advani discusses his experiences during the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975-1977 and his subsequent imprisonment.

  6. Formation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): The autobiography sheds light on the formation of the BJP in 1980 and its evolution as a major political force in India.

  7. Ideological Stance: Advani outlines his ideological stance, emphasizing the principles of nationalism, cultural identity, and Hindutva as key elements of his political beliefs.

  8. Role as Deputy Prime Minister: The book covers Advani's tenure as the Deputy Prime Minister of India during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government.

  9. Challenges in Governance: Advani reflects on the challenges faced by the BJP-led government, including issues related to coalition politics, economic reforms, and foreign policy.

  10. Post-2004 Political Landscape: The autobiography discusses the changing political landscape in India after the BJP's defeat in the 2004 elections and provides insights into Advani's views on contemporary politics.

Language English
ISBN-10 978-8129116543
ISBN-13 9788129116543
No of pages 954
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Book Publisher Rupa & Co
Published Date 01 Mar 2008

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