Amitrakshar Ebang by Ashok Mitra [Hardcover]

The text highlights the ongoing struggles for culture, justice, and truth across the nation. It recalls a time when the people of the state took pride in their consciousness. It emphasizes the need for a fresh start, led by conscientious leftist believers, and the importance of eliminating the dark forces from within. It warns that without addressing internal issues, society cannot succeed in fighting against anti-social elements. The text refers to Ashok Mitra's columns in the magazine "Arek Rakam," where he consistently provided sharp yet not bitter observations. Despite witnessing the world around him being engulfed in darkness, he remained hopeful and insisted on the necessity of starting anew. His extensive worldview spanning literature, society, politics, and culture provided him with mental strength and nourishment. This collection of essays, primarily from "Amitrakshar," along with other related essays, reassures readers of the need to start afresh.