Before the Night Falls: Forebodings of Fascism in India

These essays of Prof. Panikkar written in the last ten years reflect on the myriad ways in which the Sangh Parivar has pursued a facsist agenda, particularly in the cultural and political realms. They also attempt to understand the reasons for the inability of the secular forces to stem the tide of communalism and explore the possible ways in which a counter cultural movement can be initiated. A must read for all in order to reiterate the fuller agenda for secularism afresh if it is to be a presence in Indian political and social life.