About the Book: The Violence in Our Bones
The Buddha, Ashoka, Gandhi—the three greatest Indians who ever lived—were
emblematic of non-violence. Yet, paradoxically, their country of origin is one
of the most violent places on earth. Do 'we, the people of India have violence
in our bones? This work explores different aspects of our society to answer the
question. Despite a blood-soaked Partition coupled with many other challenges
that all emerging democracies have had to negotiate, Indias record in upholding
the democratic values enshrined in its Constitution has been impressive. Yet,
violence remains an inextricable part of everyday life. Parts of the country are
rocked by