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J.B. Kripalani: A Biography of His Vision and Ideas (Paperback)
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J.B. Kripalani: A Biography of His Vision and Ideas, written by Verinder Grover, delves into the life and achievements of one of India’s most prominent political figures. This insightful biography provides a comprehensive account of J.B. Kripalani’s visionary ideas and his significant contributions to the nation’s struggle for independence and subsequent nation-building efforts. Grover’s meticulous research and engaging narrative offer readers a profound understanding of Kripalani’s ideologies and their impact on India’s socio-political landscape. This review will explore the key aspects of the book, including its summary, analysis, characterization, writing style, and the opinions of readers.
J.B. Kripalani: A Biography of His Vision and Ideas presents a compelling overview of the life and philosophy of J.B. Kripalani. The biography commences by tracing Kripalani’s early years, upbringing, and education, shedding light on the experiences that shaped his world
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Acharya JB Kripalani: Congress chief in 1947 who became a harsh critic of Nehru & Indira
Kripalani was well-known as a Gandhian and a socialist. Born in Hyderabad, Sindh, in 1888, he became the Congress president in 1946 and resigned from his position in 1947, soon after Independence, when equations within the party started changing. This was when the power of the Congress president was no longer the same as before. Soon, Kripalani turned into a strong critic of his own party.
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Going against Nehru and Indira
Kripalani was a harsh critic of both Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. He opposed Nehru’s policies, which he thought were against Gandhian values, and later opposed Indira’s policies too.
In 1972-73, he and other socialist leaders led movements across the country urging people to lead non-violent protests against Indira’s government.
In 1975, when Emergency was declared, Kripalani was among the first political leaders to be arrested. In his autobiography My Time
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J. B. Kripalani
Indian politician
Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani (11 November 1888 – 19 March 1982), popularly known as Acharya Kripalani, was an Indian politician, noted particularly for holding the presidency of the Indian National Congress during the transfer of power in 1947 and the husband of Sucheta Kripalani. Kripalani was an environmentalist, mystic and independence activist who was long a Gandhian socialist. He himself founded the Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party in 1951, that merged with the Socialist Party (India) to form the Praja Socialist Party the following year. Later, he joined the economically right wing Swatantra Party later in life.
He grew close to Gandhi and at one point, he was one of Gandhi's most ardent disciples. He had served as the General Secretary of the INC for almost a decade. He had experience working in the field of education and was made the president to rebuild the INC. Disputes between the party and the Government over procedural matters affected his relationship with the colleagues in the Government. Kripalani was a familiar figure to genera
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