Printed on art paper and accompanied with rare photographs, this biography is a collector’s item. He was among the galaxy of leaders who led India’s struggle for Independence. It was C Rajagopalachari who brought the voice of logic and reason to India’s freedom movement and later in its early years as an independent nation. Giving up his successful law practice, Rajaji became one of Mahatma Gandhi’s closest associates, Always loyal, he was never afraid to give his own opinion or oppose what he felt were wrong decisions. Later, he even started his own Political party. After Independence, Rajaji became the Governor General of India and then held many important political offices. A scholar with a razor-sharp wit, he was a true patriot who dedicated his life to democracy and social reform.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR R.K. Murthi
R.K. Murthi is a prolific writer. He has contributed more than 2500 middles and over 200 short stories to leading English publications. He also revels in profiles, book reviews and science-based articles and has been acknowledged as a social activist and science communicator. He has found a niche for himself in the world of children's literature in India. He has won several national awards and prizes for his work in this field. He has over seventy books to his credit. These include books for children. AIR presents his stories on Horizon Magazine of External Services. The National Channel and Delhi Station of AIR invite him often to participate in panel discussions or to present pen portraits of eminent persons or to deliver background talks on topics of importance. He has contributed two sections to Masterpieces of Literature published by NBT. Currently he is Secretary-General of the Indian Society of Authors; Member Advisory Panel of Nehru Bal Pustakalaya, NBT; and Consultant (Publications), CBT.
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