Ayodhya

By P.V. Narasimha Rao

Book Overview

'A sensational book' India Today

A shocking expos of the event that changed Indian politics forever

P.V. Narasimha Rao was the prime minister of India when, on 6 December 1992, thousands of kar sevaks stormed into the site of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. The nation watched in horror as the centuries-old mosque was razed to the ground, in the presence of paramilitary forces and senior political leaders, marking a turning point in post-Independence Indian history.

Many hold Rao responsible for not preventing the demolition, while others accuse him of being a co-conspirator. In this tell-all account, Rao reveals what really transpired in the run-up to that fateful day. Drawing on the Supreme Court order, parliamentary proceedings, eyewitness reports and his own insights, he presents a comprehensive view of the machinations that led to the demolition of the Babri Masjid.

Nearly three decades after the event, Ayodhya: 6 December 1992 remains a valuable resource to understanding the political manoeuvres behind the Ram Mandir issue and the dangers of exploiting religious sentiments for narrow electoral gains.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143442228
• ISBN13: 9780143442226
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: India Penguin
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.4"