A Voice That Changed the Course of Indian Politics
Syama Prasad Mookerjee, founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, was one of the most influential political leaders of modern India. Despite deep ideological differences with Jawaharlal Nehru, he served in independent India’s first Cabinet before resigning over the Nehru–Liaquat Pact. He played a significant public role during the Bengal Famine and the communal upheavals of the 1940s. His death in custody in Kashmir remains a subject of historical interest. This biography revisits his remarkable life, ideas, and enduring contribution to India’s political journey.
Imprint: Vintage Books
Published: Aug/2026
ISBN: 9789377305178 (Paperback)
ISBN: 9780670090419 (Hardback)
Length : 488 Pages
MRP : ₹499.00
Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee was an educationist, politician and patriot who often opposed the official narratives of his time but fought consistently for India’s independence and pre-eminent position in the world. His life has remained largely unexplored until now. In the book, Syama Prasad Mookerjee: Life and Times, author Tathagata Roy aims to rectify that […]
