India After 1947 Reflections & Recollections by Rajmohan Gandhi [Hardcover]

India After 1947 examines the challenges facing India 75 years post-independence, particularly in the realms of economic stability and democratic integrity. The author reflects on the founding ideals of equality, liberty, and fraternity that shaped India's constitution and its diverse democracy, questioning how these values have endured in a country marked by cultural and religious diversity, historical conflicts, and socioeconomic disparities.

The book explores the rise of Hindu nationalism and its impact on the nation’s pluralistic identity, contrasting this with the vision of a tolerant, inclusive India embodied by young, thoughtful citizens of various faiths. The author also discusses critical national symbols and debates, such as the legacy of Partition, the ideology of Akhand Bharat (undivided India), and the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi—matters that remain hotly debated in modern India.

By reviewing India’s journey since 1947, the book urges readers to safeguard democratic values and ensure that all citizens feel valued and safe. This timely work offers a comprehensive and critical look at India's past and future, reminding readers of the nation’s foundational ideals and challenging them to consider what kind of democracy India should aspire to be.