The Meaning of Secularism and Other Essays

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It is heartening that the Govt. of Telangana is celebrating a year- long birth Centenary of late Sri P.V. Narasimha Rao, the former Prime Minister of India (June 28, 2020-2021). P.V. is pride of India and a rare jewel of Telangana. He was a philosopher-politician, Parliamentarian, literati, a multi-lingual, a reformist, a diplomat and an ideologue - all moulded into one and more. He donned various portfolios as Minister in the State and Centre, before becoming the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and Prime Minister of India.

Modern India owes much to PV - politically, economically and strategically. His deft handling of political forces enabled him to stabilize Indian politics. His economic reforms led to creation of greater wealth than ever before; helping India emerge as an Economic power with the second fastest growth rate. His strategic foresight led India steer clear through the choppy waters of post cold war global politics.

Myriad programs are designed in India and abroad to commemorate his legacy and unfold his multifaceted personality: like Publications, Seminars, building Memorials, Exhibitions & Science Parks etc. The present volume is part of such a scheme and reflects PV's literary and intellectual fervor.

Rising from humble position of a Patwari, he rose to be the Prime Minister; ascending the high office at a crucial time in most unexpected fashion. PV remade India and its history. The Indian politics was in chaotic transition. The economy was in doldrums.