The author, a former Special Secretary of India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), examines a series of interconnected events that led to the rise of the Khalistan movement, Operation Blue Star, the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984 and the anti-Sikh violence unleashed thereafter. With a timeline that moves from seven The author, a former Special Secretary of India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), examines a series of interconnected events that led to the rise of the Khalistan movement, Operation Blue Star, the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984 and the anti-Sikh violence unleashed thereafter. With a timeline that moves from seven years before to a decade after 1984, the book strives to answer critical questions that continue to linger till today. The narrative moves from Punjab to Canada, the US, Europe and Delhi, looking to sift the truth from the political obfuscation and opportunism, examining the role that the ruling party allegedly played, and the heart-rending violence that devoured thousands of innocent lives in its aftermath.
The Khalistan Conspiracy: A Former R&AW Officer Unravels the Path to 1984
The author, a former Special Secretary of India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), examines a series of interconnected events that led to the rise of the Khalistan movement, Operation Blue Star, the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984 and the anti-Sikh violence unleashed thereafter. With a timeline that moves from seven The author, a former Special Secretary of India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), examines a series of interconnected events that led to the rise of the Khalistan movement, Operation Blue Star, the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984 and the anti-Sikh violence unleashed thereafter. With a timeline that moves from seven years before to a decade after 1984, the book strives to answer critical questions that continue to linger till today. The narrative moves from Punjab to Canada, the US, Europe and Delhi, looking to sift the truth from the political obfuscation and opportunism, examining the role that the ruling party allegedly played, and the heart-rending violence that devoured thousands of innocent lives in its aftermath.
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Pooja Arora –
The book is an eye opener. It shows the reality of Congress, their leaders and the ideology they follow. Truly devastating. The damage done by Congress to this country and on the countrymen can never be justified, forgotten and forgiven.
Gurkirpal Singh Maangat –
A true account of events that destroyed Punjab
Pranav Jetley –
An important read, not necessarily for the authors revelations, but more so for the realisation and reflection that India failed her citizens. The author takes us back to the decade of the late 70s and the early 80s and connects the dots so that the reader may understand the chain of events which lead to the catastrophic developments in Punjab. Importantly enough, he also provides a way forward and highlights the risks which the society and nation face today. The book makes one ponder on the natu An important read, not necessarily for the authors revelations, but more so for the realisation and reflection that India failed her citizens. The author takes us back to the decade of the late 70s and the early 80s and connects the dots so that the reader may understand the chain of events which lead to the catastrophic developments in Punjab. Importantly enough, he also provides a way forward and highlights the risks which the society and nation face today. The book makes one ponder on the nature of Indian polity, the delicate social fabric that exists in India and the broader issue of communal harmony which has divided communities and destroyed lives over many years, even post 1947.
Sanjay Banerjee –
This is an account of the genesis of the Khalistan Problem from inception in late 70’s till 1984 and its impact thereafter. The author’s account is an interesting and absorbing one. I guess that the truth will lie somewhere in between - among all the narratives that I have read and heard about including the author’s.
Siddarth –
The author has given a detailed account of how the once non-existent idea of Khalistan came about and he takes us along a journey in a chronological manner. I could connect with the author, his story and his emotions along with ideas and the validations that he puts forth. The topic is very important in the current times as well
D K –
Excellent book written with honesty and courage About time that such book was written exposing the anti national acts of first family taken to extend rule of her dynasty
Ankur –
It's a good memoir. Shares some of the unheard secrets. It's a good memoir. Shares some of the unheard secrets.
Nimisha Singh –
Such a naked truth revealing read.... unadorned facts without concealment or embellishments
Jasbeersingh Arora –
Great book on how events unfolded before and after Operation Blue Star...tells you what dirty politics is all about.
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