Story of my Deportation

Lajpat Rai was deported to Mandalay, Burma , without trial, in May 1907. In this book Lalaji details his experiences in Mandalay, Burma, where he was banished by the British authorities. The book delves into the reasons behind Rai's deportation, which stemmed from growing unrest in Punjab, India, at the time. Shri  Rai sheds light on the factors fuelling this discontent. He also writes on the public reaction to his deportation and the ongoing political situation in British India.

Lala Lajpat Rai known as 'Punjab Kesari' or the 'Lion of Punjab' was a revolutionary, politician, Indian writer, and a powerful orator. He was a great leader who actively campaigned for Swadeshi and propagated the message of self-reliance in India and abroad. He founded the Indian Home Rule League of America in New York City in 1917. He left his legal practice for the independence of the country from British rule. In 1928, the Simon Commission visited India. The objective behind it was to discuss constitutional reforms. In 1928, Lala Lajpat Rai introduces the legislative assembly resolution for the boycott of the British Simon Commission.During a demonstration in Lahore, he died after being attacked by lathi charge of police.

Page - 278, ₹475.00, ISBN: 978-81-969136-5-6