{"product_id":"audacious-hope-an-archive-of-how-democracy-is-being-saved-in-india-indrajit-roy","title":"Audacious Hope: An Archive of How Democracy is Being Saved in India - Indrajit Roy","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA powerful, deeply moving, and rigorously researched testament to the resilience of ordinary people. Written by acclaimed political scientist Indrajit Roy, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003eAudacious Hope\u003c\/i\u003e serves as an essential contemporary chronicle of how citizen-led resistance is actively defending and preserving the democratic fabric of India.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eAt a time when democratic institutions face unprecedented pressures globally, this vital book shifts the spotlight away from top-down state power and onto the extraordinary courage of everyday citizens. Over the past few decades, ordinary folk across India have repeatedly stood up against repressive authority, majoritarianism, and deep-rooted systemic inequalities. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"368\"\u003eAudacious Hope\u003c\/i\u003e carefully documents these diverse movements, offering a brilliant, inspiring archive of modern Indian political expression and civil resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eFrom the historic, cross-border solidarity of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003e2020 farmers' protests\u003c\/b\u003e to the nationwide outpourings of dissent against controversial \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003eCAA legislation\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor Roy captures the definitive turning points of recent Indian history. The narrative extends beyond street demonstrations to highlight the profound moments of mutual aid during the pandemic, alongside cultural activists continually pushing the boundaries of free speech under heavy censorship. This book challenges readers to examine how individual and collective actions can successfully confront authoritarianism and casteism, proving that the collective spirit of Indian democracy remains fiercely alive through the sheer audacity of hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Socio-Political Movements Documented in This Archive:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Historic Farmers' Protests (2020):\u003c\/b\u003e A deep look into the massive, organized agricultural movement that united citizens across state borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Anti-CAA Mobilizations:\u003c\/b\u003e A careful chronicle of the nationwide constitutional defense and civic outcries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultural and Everyday Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Exploring how pandemic mutual-aid networks and artistic free expression serve as powerful acts of political resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52416508035355,"sku":null,"price":509.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/61AYmZsXwXL._SL1360.jpg?v=1782707738","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/audacious-hope-an-archive-of-how-democracy-is-being-saved-in-india-indrajit-roy","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}