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- Published: March 13, 2021 19:53
New Delhi: ‘Sanghi who never went to a Shaka’ – the much awaited book has hit the bookstands and is selling like hot cakes. In fact, days before its official launch, the book went out of stock on Amazon.
The book, written by Rahul Roushan, is about the story of a person who hated the word ‘Sanghi’ but ended up wearing it on his sleeve. This is Rahul Roushan’s first book. Prior to this, he was the founder of Faking News, a satirical news website and had no interest in politics or ideology. He shot to fame in 2009-10 when he used ‘Pagal Patrakar’ pseudonymn he used while writing for Faking News.
The book has been published by Rupa Publications, a publication house based out of New Delhi.
The book is #OutNow: https://t.co/ScCU4TWdor@rahulroushan
— Rupa Publications (@Rupa_Books) March 5, 2021
Book receives admiration from all quarters
The book is winning all-round admiration and praise from all quarters, including the political and entertainment fraternity.
Soon after launch, Union Minister Smriti Irani and Bollywood celebrites like Kangana Ranaut and Vivek Agnihotri took to Twitter to congratulate the author.
A book that unmasks the ‘Sanghi’ in Rahul . Best wishes @rahulroushan for the success of the book. https://t.co/s9XQX9dKQU
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) March 11, 2021
Thank you for my copy @rahulroushan …. I know the feeling what it is like to be a Sanghi without going to a Shakha … I am sure I will enjoy it a lot …. was nice meeting you … all the best ? pic.twitter.com/wr6nJ9yoOz
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) March 12, 2021
Vivek Agnihotri on ‘Sanghi Who Never Went To A Shakha’ — an extraordinary book by @rahulroushan https://t.co/jo178gvNj5
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) March 11, 2021
About the Book & Author
The book ‘Sanghi Who Never Went To A Shakha’ is a story of a person who was born in a ‘Congressi Hindu’ family but became a Modi supporting ‘Sanghi’ – without attending a single shakha (regular gatherings) of the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) volunteers or without even being a fan of Narendra Modi from his earlier years. It is not just the story of an individual but rather the story of a generation.
The book encapsulates the story of Sangh-hater to Sangh loving person and what circumstances and situations triggered this transformation. The book recalls many a historical events and its handling by then governments impacted the journey of Rahul Roushan and countless persons like him. Collectively, thousands of people like him can connect with this book.