The Left Turn: A Journey into the Heart of India's Radical Politics by Mukulika Ghosh

Mukulika Ghosh's book, _The Left Turn: A Journey into the Heart of India's Radical Politics_ is a comprehensive and engaging account of the history and evolution of the left-wing movement in India. Ghosh provides a nuanced and balanced perspective on the successes and failures of the left in India, and her book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the country's political landscape.

The Left Turn

by Mukulika Ghosh

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Ghosh begins her book by tracing the origins of the left-wing movement in India to the early 20th century. She discusses the role of the Indian National Congress in the left-wing movement, as well as the influence of Marxism and other socialist ideologies.

Ghosh then goes on to examine the development of the left-wing movement in India after independence. She discusses the role of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Socialist Party of India (SPI) in the left-wing movement, as well as the emergence of the Naxalite movement in the 1960s.

Ghosh provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the Naxalite movement, which she argues was a significant turning point in the history of the left-wing movement in India. She discusses the causes of the Naxalite movement, as well as its impact on the left-wing movement and on Indian politics as a whole.

Ghosh concludes her book by examining the current state of the left-wing movement in India. She argues that the left-wing movement in India is at a crossroads, facing both challenges and opportunities. She discusses the challenges facing the left-wing movement, such as the rise of the right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),as well as the opportunities for the left-wing movement, such as the growing awareness of social and economic inequality in India.

Ghosh's book is a valuable contribution to the literature on the left-wing movement in India. She provides a comprehensive and balanced perspective on the successes and failures of the left in India, and her book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the country's political landscape.

Further Reading

• The Left Turn: A Journey into the Heart of India's Radical Politics by Mukulika Ghosh
• The Left Turn: A Journey into the Heart of India's Radical Politics by Mukulika Ghosh (review)
• The Left Turn: A Journey into the Heart of India's Radical Politics by Mukulika Ghosh (review)

The Left Turn

by Mukulika Ghosh

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1990 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	5 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE