Ayodhya

<p><b>'A sensational book' <i>India Today</i></b></p><p><b>A shocking exposé of the event that changed Indian politics forever</b></p><p>P.V. Narasimha Rao was the prime minister of India when on 6 December 1992 thousands of <i>kar sevaks</i> stormed into the site of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. The nation watched in horror as the centuries-old mosque was razed to the ground in the presence of paramilitary forces and senior political leaders marking a turning point in post-Independence Indian history.</p><p>Many hold Rao responsible for not preventing the demolition while others accuse him of being a co-conspirator. In this tell-all account Rao reveals what really transpired in the run-up to that fateful day. Drawing on the Supreme Court order parliamentary proceedings eyewitness reports and his own insights he presents a comprehensive view of the machinations that led to the demolition of the Babri Masjid.</p><p>Nearly three decades after the event <i>Ayodhya: 6 December 1992</i> remains a valuable resource to understanding the political manoeuvres behind the Ram Mandir issue and the dangers of exploiting religious sentiments for narrow electoral gains.</p>