7 Books Banned In India's Literary Landscape

This novel written by Salman Rushdie has garnered significant attention and controversy since its publication. It explores themes of identity, religion, and culture through a narrative that some readers find provocative.

This historical account details the events leading up to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. While the book is a detailed narrative based on historical records, it has faced scrutiny for its portrayal of the events and individuals involved.

This is written  by Hamish McDonald investigative work examines the life and business practices of Dhirubhai Ambani, a prominent industrialist in India. The book's critical perspective on Ambani's rise to prominence and his business dealings has been a point of contention.

The word Lajja means shame. This novel explores themes of religious intolerance and the plight of women in a fictional context. The book's critical examination of societal and religious issues, particularly in the context of Bangladesh, has led to considerable debate. 

This book is written by Lourenço de Sá. This book is based on the narrative of investigation around Gandhi’s death. This is one of the controversial books hence it is prohibited in India.

This book is written by Pandit Chamaput. Which has an impact on the people’s emotion and beliefs. After the publishing of the books there was a widespread outcry among different religions. 

This book is an autobiography of Adolf Hitler named ‘Mein Kampf’. As this is based on hitler’s life and action still it was not prohibited prior but due to some concerts about being influenced by hate speech the book is prohibited in India.