My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir is a memoir by Jagmohan first published in September 1991. It focuses on his months as a governor of Jammu and Kashmir in 1990 during the peak of insurgency.[1][2][3] Its scope is wide, ranging from the history of ancient Kashmir and modern Kashmir, to how the state saw a breakdown of government machinery during the end of 1980s.[4] Notably, during Jagmohan's second tenure, the genocide of Kashmiri Hindus was exacerbated.[4] The book is an attempt to address disinformation spread related to him and in general during those years.[4]
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| Author | Jagmohan |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Memoir, history |
| Publisher | Allied Publishers, New Delhi |
Publication date | September 1991 (1st edition) February 2017 (12th edition) |
| Publication place | India |
| ISBN | 9788170233329 |
| OCLC | 26763635 |
In the first year of release the book saw four reprints.[5] The 12th edition was released in 2017. It contains a section on initiatives taken during the premiership of Narendra Modi with respect of Kashmir.[6] It has been translated into a number of regional Indian languages.[7][8]
Reception
editMulk Raj Anand and Arun Shourie provided positive feedback for the book.[5] The book has received much criticism and negativity.[9][1][10] It has been called as an attempt to justify his actions during his months as governor.[5][11] A lack of literary style and the presentation of facts for contentious issues have been criticized.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b Desmond, Edward W. (4 March 1993). "Himalayan Ulster". The New York Review. ISSN 0028-7504. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ Bhat, Tariq (4 May 2021). "The contested legacy of former J&K governor Jagmohan Malhotra". The Week. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ Pandita, K N (18 January 2021). "Reminiscence of those dreadful days in Kashmir - Northlines". Northlines. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ a b c Pandit, Giridhari Lal (2010). "Review. Part Three". World Affairs: The Journal of International Issues. 14 (1): 164–176. ISSN 0971-8052. JSTOR 48505051 – via JSTOR.
- ^ a b c Desmond, Edward W.; Jagmohan, R. M. (7 April 1994). "The Cat in the Bag". The New York Review. ISSN 0028-7504. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ "Modi will bring peace to Valley: Jagmohan". Daily Excelsior. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ "An able administrator". Tribune India. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ "Thirteenth Lok Sabha. Members Bioprofile. Jagmohan". loksabhaph.nic.in. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ Sanghvi, Vir (27 August 2008). "A voice from the wilderness". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ Mir, Shakir (16 May 2021). "Farah Bashir Analyses Kashmir Conflict Through the Eyes of a Young Girl". The Wire. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ Nayar, Kuldip (15 November 1991). "Book review: Jagmohan's My frozen turbulence in Kashmir". India Today. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ Singh, Birindar R. (14 March 2015). "Deconstructing the Oxymoron". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
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