A book that has become a best-seller and has gone for a second print even before a formal launch, “Hindus In Hindu Rashtra – Eighth-Class Citizens and Victims of State-Sanctioned Apartheid” by author, scientist, and political commentator Anand Ranganathan, is all set for its official launch at the upcoming Pondy Lit Fest. The literary extravaganza is scheduled to take place from 15 September 2023 to 17 September 2023 at Puducherry, with the book launch happening on the inaugural day, the 15 September 2023.
So @ARanganathan72's latest mega bestseller 'Hindus in Hindu Rashtra', which sold 20,000 copies and has gone for a second print run of 20k, has not yet had a formal book launch. Not yet…
But it's going to happen soon. In a grand, star-studded event.
Guess when and where?
— Pondy Lit Fest (@PondyLitFest) August 27, 2023
The book is an incisive analysis where the author dismantles the misleading and self-deprecating narrative that has been imposed on Hindus since Independence with utmost clarity. This commentary doesn’t tiptoe around the issues or conform to political correctness; instead, it presents an uncompromising truth – that Hindus are enduring a form of state-sanctioned apartheid.
The book, which has already made waves, was initially unveiled on 15 August 2023, with an impressive print run of 20,000 copies. Merely a week later, on 21 August 2023, Anand Ranganathan announced via Twitter that it was going into its second print run, an equally substantial 20,000 copies.
Hindus in Hindu Rashtra was launched on August 15 with a print run of 20,000 copies. Today, exactly one week later, it is going into its second print run, of 20,000 copies.
I wrote a book, you turned it into a movement. Thank you so much.
Order link: https://t.co/w9SqBlQdox pic.twitter.com/yCmOg3Jg7s
— Anand Ranganathan (@ARanganathan72) August 21, 2023
This robust response underscores the book’s significance and its resonance with readers. The book is published by BluOne Ink who is also the Platinum partner for Pondy Lit Fest.
Anand Ranganathan, known for his contributions to science as well as political commentary, made a unique commitment when he revealed his book’s release. He declared that all royalties from the sale of the book would be donated to the Hindu Refugee cause, a cause close to his heart.
Hello everyone. Announcing the publication by@BluOneInk of my new book Hindus in Hindu Rashtra: Eighth-class citizens and victims of State-sanctioned apartheid.
All royalties from this book will go to the Hindu Refugee cause. Thanks so much. Order Link: https://t.co/Koif1kfFJq pic.twitter.com/0uZcHOVfiR
— Anand Ranganathan (@ARanganathan72) June 27, 2023
As of 17 August 2023, the first tranche of royalties had been received, and Anand Ranganathan fulfilled his pledge by donating the entire sum of Rs 50,000 to Sewa Nyaya, an organization dedicated to assisting Hindu Refugees, managed by Swati Goel Sharma and Sanjeev Newar.
Sanskrit.
The first quanta of royalties from Hindus in Hindu Rashtra [https://t.co/Koif1kfFJq] has arrived – ₹ 51,000. Thanks, @BluOneInk.
As promised, and in gratitude, donating the entire sum, first up, to Sewa Nyaya run for Hindu Refugees by @swati_gs & @SanjeevSanskrit. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/zHWhpEDaYY
— Anand Ranganathan (@ARanganathan72) August 17, 2023
Continuing his commitment to this noble cause, on 27 August 2023, Anand Ranganathan donated the second installment of royalties, amounting to ₹135,000, entirely to Nimittekam. This organization is actively working to support Hindu refugees and is led by Jai Ahuja and Omendra Ratnu.
2. The second instalment of the royalties from Hindus in Hindu Rashtra is here from @BluOneInk – ₹ 1,35,000. In gratitude, donating the entire sum to Nimittekam, an organisation run for Hindu refugees by @JaiAahuja and @satyanveshan. Thank you.
Link: https://t.co/w9SqBlQdox pic.twitter.com/RztKrKCzDK
— Anand Ranganathan (@ARanganathan72) August 27, 2023
On the panel alongside Anand Ranganathan at the book launch will be historian Meenakshi Jain, Vishnu Shankar Jain, advocate in the Gyanvapi & Mathura temple case, and RSS ideologue and author Ratan Sharda.
This third edition of Pondy Lit Fest will see eminent personalities from different domains speaking on contemporary issues of importance. The lit fest is free and open for all.
Reminder: The Pondy Lit Fest will be held at Hotel Atithi in Puducherry on the 15th, 16th and 17th of September. It will be free and open to all.
See you there! pic.twitter.com/KBZaUdRsq1
— Pondy Lit Fest (@PondyLitFest) August 17, 2023
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