Jatadur Mone Pore

• Author: Jyoti Basu

• Publisher: National Book Agency Private Limited

• Language: Bengali

• First Publication Year: 1998

• Publication Year: 2023

• Edition: 15th Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 572

• ISBN: 9789392593208

About The Book:

Jatadur Mone Pore (As Far As I Remember) is the autobiography of the prominent leader Jyoti Basu, one of the key figures in the communist movement in the Indian subcontinent. In this memoir, Basu reflects on his life and the history of post-independence India, with a particular focus on the political landscape of Bengal.

The book offers a detailed account of the events leading up to India’s independence, the partition, and the rise of communal tensions. It also sheds light on the formation of the Left Front government in West Bengal, the imposition of the Emergency, and the long-lasting impact of the Communist movement on state and national politics. Basu’s personal experiences, the political battles he fought, and his role in shaping the Indian Left are recounted in this work, making it a significant contribution to understanding the political history of India, especially in the context of the Communist movement.

For readers interested in Indian political history, particularly the evolution of Communist ideology and practice, this book is a must-read. It captures the essence of Jyoti Basu’s political life, illustrating the courage, sacrifices, and resilience that defined his journey.