The Dark Side of Gandhi by Hari Pada Roychoudhury

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The Dark Side of Gandhi (first published 2019, second edition 2023) offers a forceful and highly critical biography of Mahatma Gandhi, arguing that his embrace of non-violence and his public image as a humble fakir masked political calculation and contributed to devastating consequences—particularly for Bengal during Partition. The author casts Gandhi as a divisive figure who, under the guise of moral purity, facilitated religious partitions and mass suffering, allegedly manipulating public sentiment and policy.

Roychoudhury aligns himself with those who view Gandhi's approach as opportunistic: his campaigns, according to the author, exacerbated communal tensions and hindered stronger resistance to Islamization in Bengal. The book is structured to highlight Gandhi’s early life, his political philosophies, religious views, and decisions during key historical events, especially noting Bengal’s famine of 1943 and Partition as impacted by his methods.

While presenting a relentless critique, the book is widely criticized for poor writing quality, repetition, factual inconsistencies, and unverified assertions. Many readers and reviewers say it lacks coherence and scholarly rigor, though they note that its polemic tone may appeal to readers skeptical of mainstream Gandhi narratives.

About the Author —

Hari Pada Roychoudhury is a Bengali-born academic from Sylhet (undivided India), who migrated and experienced displacement during Partition. He earned an MSc and LLB from Guwahati University and then a Ph.D. in the UK before returning to serve as a Professor of Chemistry at Cotton College in Assam until retirement. As someone who personally identifies as a Partition “victim,” Roychoudhury positions his book as a corrective—challenging Gandhi’s revered legacy by emphasizing unintended or suppressed consequences for Hindu Bengalis. He has authored multiple similarly themed books portraying Gandhi as a flawed or destructive leader in Indian national history

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