(a) whether the Government has banned certain books in the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof during each of the last three
years and the current year alongwith the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government has banned certain books in the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof during each of the last three
years and the current year alongwith the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): A statement is laid on the Table.
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION
NO. 686 FOR 24.11.2009 REGARDING “BANNED BOOKS IN INDIAâ€
S.No. Name and author of the Book Reasons for proscription Year of banning
1 “Michha Mahatma†(False Mahatma) Derogatory writings on Mahatma 2006 Written by Mr. Bibhudha Ranjan Gandhi and wilful attempt to tarnish the image of the “Father of Nation†that had the potential to hurt sentiments of nation.
2. ‘Bunch of Truth’ Hindi title The book contained objectionable 2006 ‘Haqeeqat’ written by Shri a community. and slanderous portions M.G. Mathew against
3. “Vishwavyapi Muslim Samasya†Highly provocative and had the 2006 written by Balraj Madhok potential to hurt religious sentiments of a community