Gopalkrishna Gandhi Releases Memoir Titled 'The Undying Light'.

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In April 2025, renowned author and former Governor of West Bengal (WB), Gopalkrishna Gandhi released his memoir titled "The Undying Light: A Personal History of Independent India." The book was published by New Delhi (Delhi)-based Aleph Book Company, spans 624 pages, and is available in English in hardcover format.


      - The memoir opens with a poignant, personal recollection of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination, which the author witnessed at the age of three.

      - From this deeply emotional starting point, the book expands into a broad and reflective account of India’s political journey after 1947, interweaving personal memories with landmark historical developments.

      - Offering an insider’s view of India’s socio-political landscape, the memoir is both historically rich and introspective. It serves as a valuable resource for students and competitive exam aspirants, providing context and commentary on pivotal moments in Indian history through the lens of lived experience.

Main Point :-   (i) Gopalkrishna Devadas Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and C. Rajagopalachari (India’s last Governor-General), served as the Governor of West Bengal from 14 December 2004 to 14 December 2009.

      (ii) With a distinguished background in public service and literature, his memoir contributes significantly to the canon of modern Indian political writing.


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