Desh Bibhag by Bhabaniprasad Chattopadhyay [Hardcover]

"Just as the independence of India is a tale of the sacrifice of hundreds of martyrs, it is also marked by the tragic event of the bloodstained partition of the country. Indeed, independence was achieved at the cost of partition. Yet, those who wanted partition were left with a sense of discontent due to the lack of complete fulfillment of their demands, while those who did not want it were burdened with the sorrow of broken dreams. But was the partition an entirely sudden event? Not at all. Partition was not merely the result of some people's unreasonable stubbornness, misunderstandings, or someone's needless lust for power. The demand for partition cannot be considered entirely illogical either.

In reality, even though there was no specific plan for partition, preparations had been ongoing for a long time. Imperialist forces had been gradually laying the groundwork for it. To the tune of their poisonous flute, the people of India danced the dance of destruction. It is crucial to consider what price would have had to be paid if partition could have been prevented. The historical narrative of the events leading up to the 14th and 15th of August 1947, the preparations, the sharpening of weapons, and the roles of the key players in this drama have been recounted in this book. The analysis of the events of partition, which evoke anger and pain, will provide new opportunities for people to reflect."