Noakhali (A Novel) in Marathi


Noakhali (A Novel) in Marathi


नोआखाली

माणुसकीचा अविरत लढा







Language:  Marathi



Authors:Ramesh Oza  and Shyam Pakhare

Publisher:  Manovikas Prakashan, Pune 

Pages: 208

First Published October 2, 2023

ISBN13: 9789390060894

The name of Noakhali resurfaces whenever the discussion centres around the worst  communal riots in the history of modern India. On August 16, 1946, severe communal riots broke out in Kolkata on the occasion of the Direct Action Day called by the Muslim League. The heat of the riots reached (400 kms away from Kolkata)  even  to  Noakhali district in present-day Bangladesh. Then seventy-six-year-old  Mahatma Gandhi went to Noakhali and stayed there for four months to wipe the tears of the minority Hindus and to instil confidence in them. It was one of the most difficult phases of his life. 

In the history of mankind, the continuous struggle goes on between true and false forces, in order to preserve the eternal true values. Gandhiji's efforts in Noakhali are of great importance in upholding true eternal values cherished by humanity. Today our society is facing the most difficult challenge  of communal divide in the post-independence era. Therefore, the importance of Gandhi’s efforts in Noakhali became more relevant than any other time in India. The problem of communalism has assumed acute forms today and  it once again  raises question marks on the very existence  and survival of humanity. The challenge Mahatma faced in Noakhali was  of Himalayan magnitude and it was a rare display of inner strength of a person gained through spiritual sadhana. In  the current depressing  background,  this novel written by Ramesh Ojha and Shyam Pakhare gives a new  hope and  inspiration to the readers for the protection of humanity.


About the Authors:

Ramesh Oza is senior journalist, social activist and Gandhian thinker. He is an adviser of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. He is the coordinator of Bhavan's 'Mahatma Gandhi in Indian Languages Series'.

Shyam Pakhare is Assistant Professor in the Department of History, Kisinchand Chellaram College, Mumbai. He is a Co-series Editor of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's 'Mahatma Gandhi in Indian Languages Series'.



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https://manovikasprakashan.com/noaakhali


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