How Long Can The Moon Be Caged? Voices Of Indian Political Prisoners

How Long Can the Moon Be Caged? Voices of Indian Political Prisoners by Suchitra Vijayan and Francesca Recchia examines contemporary India through the experiences of political prisoners and their families. Combining first-hand testimonies with political and legal analysis, the book documents the lives of individuals imprisoned for dissent while exploring questions of civil liberties, institutional change and the impact of incarceration on communities.

Drawing together prison writings, visual testimonies and accounts of resistance, the book presents multiple perspectives on the relationship between the state, the law and political expression. It offers readers an account of how individuals and families navigate imprisonment while highlighting the human stories behind legal and political developments.

About This Book

How Long Can the Moon Be Caged? Voices of Indian Political Prisoners brings together testimonies from people accused in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence, student leaders who opposed the citizenship law enacted in 2020, and activists associated with the Pinjra Tod movement. Their accounts are presented alongside analysis that places these experiences within a broader political and legal context.

The authors examine the everyday realities of imprisonment and the forms of resilience demonstrated by prisoners and their families. By combining reportage, research and personal narratives, the book documents stories of dissent, legal processes and the challenges faced by those involved in public and political activism.

What You'll Discover

• First-hand testimonies from political prisoners and their families.
• Political and legal analysis of contemporary India.
• Prison writings and visual testimonies from multiple contributors.
• Accounts related to the Bhima Koregaon case.
• Perspectives from student leaders and Pinjra Tod activists.
• Themes of dissent, civil liberties, resilience and institutional change.

Perfect For

• Readers of contemporary non-fiction.
• Those interested in Indian politics and public affairs.
• Readers exploring human rights and legal issues.
• Students and researchers of political science.
• Readers interested in reportage and first-hand testimonies.

Why You'll Love This Book

How Long Can the Moon Be Caged? Voices of Indian Political Prisoners combines personal narratives with political and legal analysis to present a detailed account of imprisonment, dissent and resilience. It offers readers an opportunity to engage with contemporary issues through the voices and experiences of those directly affected.