My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir

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]

My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir
AuthorJagmohan
LanguageEnglish
GenreMemoir, history
PublisherAllied Publishers, New Delhi
Publication date
September 1991 (1st edition) February 2017 (12th edition)
Publication placeIndia
ISBN9788170233329
OCLC26763635

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

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Mulk 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

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  1. ^ a b Desmond, Edward W. (4 March 1993). "Himalayan Ulster". The New York Review. ISSN 0028-7504. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  2. ^ Bhat, Tariq (4 May 2021). "The contested legacy of former J&K governor Jagmohan Malhotra". The Week. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  3. ^ Pandita, K N (18 January 2021). "Reminiscence of those dreadful days in Kashmir - Northlines". Northlines. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Modi will bring peace to Valley: Jagmohan". Daily Excelsior. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  7. ^ "An able administrator". Tribune India. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Thirteenth Lok Sabha. Members Bioprofile. Jagmohan". loksabhaph.nic.in. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  9. ^ Sanghvi, Vir (27 August 2008). "A voice from the wilderness". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  10. ^ Mir, Shakir (16 May 2021). "Farah Bashir Analyses Kashmir Conflict Through the Eyes of a Young Girl". The Wire. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  11. ^ Nayar, Kuldip (15 November 1991). "Book review: Jagmohan's My frozen turbulence in Kashmir". India Today. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  12. ^ Singh, Birindar R. (14 March 2015). "Deconstructing the Oxymoron". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 3 January 2022.