Only after reading this book i realized that the constitution of india was a collaborative effort, the. He has worked as an economist with the world bank, a consultant to the planning commission of india, editor of the indian express and the times of india and a minister of communications and information technology in the vajpayee ministry 19982004. Arun shouries twentyseventh book two saints takes off from a query that arose when he published his last book that dealt with the inadequate explanation for suffering in our religious texts. Had vajpeyis been a nonacademic effort like say arun shouries. Ambedkar and hence he was the father of the indian constitution. Here are arun shouries views on ambedkar, does jignesh. Why we must all be wary of arun shourie when he attacks. He has written book named worshipping false gods on dr. Arun shourie proved that he has a mental disorder as a castehindu fanatic exhibiting psychotic episode in this book. Rather, shourie is out to establish that bhimrao ambedkar was a collaborator of the british government and hostile to the freedom struggle. This time, with a politically incorrect book on ambedkar where. Ambedkar is the byword for beating your breasts and showing that you are progressive.
If the book had been a collation of hysterical phrases and overstated views, it would have been easy to dismiss. A devilmaycare attitude and passion for facts shourie had studied in india before going abroad in the early 1960s. Ambedkar and the facts that have been erased by arun shourie isbn. Arun shourie again brought very interesting political view to light. Shourie reproduces a lot of ambedkar s own words where the latter can be seen asserting repeatedly that the indian struggle for independence was engineered only by the upper castes while the. Although scholarly, arun shouries portrayal of ambedkar is destructive and misconceived. In 2014, arun shourie said he did not think modi needed to apologise for 2002. My only reason to give this book 5 stars is to attract attention of all the prejudiced. Must read for ppl who are curious to know more about ambedkar, indian history, constitution. It has way too much information but thats the thing about arun shourie, when he.
Arun shourie speaks to madhu trehan on being sacrificed by ramnath goenka, fatwas and kaafirs, the manu smriti and the need for a hindu soul. The book has already run into controversy and several dalit organisations in. I read arun shouries book on ambedkar worshipping false gods. They were rivals, but with the same mission columns. Question of non participation in freedom movement the books focus begins with freedom struggle. Highly contrarian in nature, shourie in this book discusses the role of b r ambedkar as a freedom fighter, social reformer and father of the indian constitution. In arun shouries worshipping false gods, the dalit apostle, b. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ambedkar, is portrayed as a selfcentred, unpatriotic, powerhungry antinational, a stooge of the british. Opinion why we must all be wary of arun shourie when he attacks narendra modi next the former bjp leaders repeated attacks on the prime minister are a. This book will prop more question in your mind than it answers. Seven arun shourie books his newly minted fans must read. Arun shourie born 2 november 1941 is an indian economist, journalist, author and politician.
Arun shourie s most popular book is eminent historians. Ambedkar, book which is full of illogical arguments. Throughout the book, shourie portrays ambedkar as someone whose focus on identity politics took prominence over indian struggle for freedom. It is said babasaheb did not participate in freedom struggle. It clearly proves that ambedkar is not the architect of the constitution. Shouries ambedkar is an apologist for empire, unable to rise above caste considerations.
Her ambedkar chapter focuses on his opus the buddha and his. Of two saints and pseduoreligion arun shourie speaks. A young man acquires astounding education to aspire a great life. I read arun shouries book on ambedkar worshipping false. Arun shourie, one of indias most eminent journalists, was set alight in various parts. Antidalit, anitdr ambedkar statements of arun shourie. In 1996, arun shourie wrote a long book dismissing ambedkar as a false god. Had vajpeyis been a nonacademic effort like say arun shouries worshipping false gods it could have simply been regarded as yet another instance of social disdain towards dalits and. For those who seek a subtle and scholarly assessment of the. In his latest book, worshipping false gods, arun shourie challenges dr ambedkar s contribution to indian independence. I personally considered the book to be one of the worst books written by shourie.