Arun Shourie's 'The New Icon: Savarkar and the Facts' - A Critical Look at Savarkar's Legacy
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Author | Arun Shourie |
| Book Title | 'The New Icon: Savarkar and the Facts' |
| Release Date | January 31, 2024 |
| Subject | Controversial legacy of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar |
| Previous Work | 'Worshipping False Gods: Ambedkar, and the Facts Which Have Been Erased' (1997) |
| Key Focus | Critique of Savarkar's ideological influence on modern Indian politics |
| Explosive Revelation | Savarkar's alleged role in Mahatma Gandhi's assassination |
| Initial Release Date | January 30, 2024 (postponed due to backlash from Savarkar's admirers) |
| Key Evidence | Connection between Savarkar's ideology and Nathuram Godse, Gandhi's assassin |
| Courtroom Statements | Described as "completely fabricated" with "not a syllable surviving scrutiny" |