SparX by Mukesh Bansal Sanjeev Sanyal On India's Hidden History, Development Patterns and His Maritime Project!
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Apr 29, 2024 
Explore Sanjeev Sanyal's unique economic approach shaping policy-making and urban development in India. Discover his perspective on reshaping the narrative of Indian freedom fighters' response to British colonialism and insights into the future economy. Dive into the intertwined realms of history, economics, and urban design, advocating for holistic societal development. Learn about organic urban planning, post-independence intellectual evolution, and pathways for young people to engage in policymaking.
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Family Legacy in Freedom Struggle
- Sanjeev Sanyal shares his family's deep involvement in India's armed freedom struggle, including sacrifices and imprisonments.
- He only fully appreciated their scale and intent while researching his book "Revolutionaries."
Suppressed Armed Resistance History
- Armed resistance in India's freedom struggle was deliberately sidelined post-independence to fit a political narrative.
- Many revolutionary sites were destroyed or neglected, erasing significant parts of this history.
Holistic View for Nation Building
- History, economics, politics, urban design are interconnected and must be understood holistically.
- Rebuilding India means rebuilding civilization, not just focusing on economic growth.