Breaking India

Breaking India examines how Western forces and institutions have influenced identity politics in India, particularly through their involvement with Dravidian and Dalit movements. The book presents research on historical and contemporary forces that the authors argue are working to fragment Indian society. Through case studies and documented evidence, Rajiv Malhotra and Aravindan Neelakandan analyze the role of foreign organizations, academic institutions, and religious groups in shaping narratives about caste, ethnicity, and social structures in India. The work traces activities spanning several decades and examines their potential impact on India's unity and sovereignty. The authors investigate what they describe as systematic efforts to emphasize and amplify internal divisions within Indian society based on region, language, caste and religion. The book includes extensive citations, photographs, and supporting materials drawn from academic sources and field research. This provocative work raises fundamental questions about identity politics, cultural authenticity, and the complex relationship between foreign influence and national cohesion in the modern Indian context. The arguments presented have sparked significant debate about sovereignty and social dynamics in contemporary India.

Readers view Breaking India as a detailed investigation into forces threatening India's unity, backed by research and documentation. Positive reviews highlight: - Extensive research and citations - Details on foreign funding of separatist movements - Analysis of religious conversion tactics - Documentation of Western academic bias Critical reviews mention: - Right-wing Hindu nationalist bias - Oversimplified portrayal of complex issues - Repetitive content - Conspiracy theory undertones Ratings: Goodreads: 4.3/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon India: 4.6/5 (1,100+ ratings) Amazon US: 4.4/5 (200+ ratings) Sample review quotes: "Eye-opening research on foreign interference" - Goodreads reviewer "Too much focus on Christian missionaries while ignoring other factors" - Amazon reviewer "Important but needs better editing and organization" - Goodreads reviewer "Backs claims with solid evidence and footnotes" - Amazon India reviewer

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🔍 The book has been accessed over 25,000 times through academic databases since its 2011 publication, making it one of the most referenced works on modern Indian social movements. 🎓 Rajiv Malhotra left a successful corporate career in the tech industry, where he was CEO of multiple companies, to become a full-time researcher and author focusing on Indian civilization. 🌍 The research for "Breaking India" spanned across 8 countries and took over 6 years to complete, involving interviews with over 400 individuals and organizations. 🗣️ The term "Breaking India Forces" coined in this book has become part of mainstream political discourse in India, frequently used in media discussions and academic papers. 📚 Despite initial resistance from major publishers, the book became a bestseller through word-of-mouth promotion and has gone through 12 reprints as of 2023, selling over 100,000 copies.