Jivan Jaisa Jiya (Hindi Edition)

This autobiography by former Prime Minister Chandrashekhar is not just the story of his personal life. It is also an authentic document of his time. He was involved in decisive political events after independence. He played a historic role in shaping those events. Therefore, this autobiography preserves the unrevealed history of his era. He also provides information about many personalities and events of his time that provides new insights into contemporary political and social history. Born into a farmer family in Ballia, Chandrashekhar went through many phases in his life. He participated in the freedom movement. After independence, he furthered the struggle for socialism. He established new programs to make the Congress progressive. After serving time in jail during the Emergency, he became the first president of the Janata Party. After the fall of the Janata Dal government, he ascended to the post of Prime Minister of the country, but ultimately resigned due to his uncompromising personality. He consistently opposed liberalization and the neo-imperialism of multinational corporations. His autobiography, in addition to his accounts of the external world, also includes accounts of his deep sensitivity and human side. Chandrashekhars autobiography is a significant achievement in the tradition of autobiographical literature in Hindi.