‘If I didn’t write what moved me, it’d be like putting myself in prison’
Summary
Arundhati Roy, winner of the Booker Prize, writes about social injustice and criticizes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. She says India faces major poverty and that the government limits citizens' voices, while also participating in protests against Modi’s policies.Key Facts
- Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize in 1997 for her first novel.
- She writes fiction, nonfiction, and political essays focused on social issues.
- Roy is a strong critic of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration.
- She calls India a very poor country with a government that disempowers people.
- Roy says the government tries to silence people who disagree.
- She has joined demonstrations opposing Modi’s policies.
- Supporters see her as persistent in challenging the government.
- Critics claim she divides people and is against India.
- Roy remains hopeful about future political change in India.
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