1984: India’s Guilty Secret by Pav Singh (Hardcover)

“1984: India’s Guilty Secret” is a book by Pav Singh that examines the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that took place in India following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The riots resulted in the deaths of thousands of Sikhs, and the book provides a detailed account of the events that led up to the violence, as well as its aftermath.

Singh draws on a range of sources, including eyewitness accounts, government reports, and interviews with survivors and activists. He examines the complicity of the Indian state in the violence, and the failure of the justice system to hold those responsible accountable.

The book also provides a historical context for the riots, tracing the tensions between the Sikh community and the Indian state back to the partition of India in 1947. Singh argues that the riots were not a spontaneous outburst of violence, but rather a deliberate and orchestrated attack on the Sikh community.

In addition to its historical and political analysis, “1984: India’s Guilty Secret” is also a deeply personal book, as Singh himself is the son of Sikh immigrants who lived through the riots. His personal connection to the events gives the book a powerful and emotional resonance.

Overall, “1984: India’s Guilty Secret” is an important and timely book that sheds light on a dark chapter in India’s history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of India, human rights, and social justice.