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Mangaluru: Padma Vibhushan George Fernandes' biography to release on Aug 26

  •   Tue, Aug 23 2022 11:46:53 AM

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Mangaluru, Aug 23: ‘Life and times of George Fernandes’ biography authored by Dr Rahul Ramagundam will be released August 26, informed Dr (Fr) Praveen Martis SJ, principal, St Aloysius College.

Addressing media on Tuesday August 23, he said, “The book will be released by bishop of Mangalore diocese, Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, at Sanidhya hall, Administrative Block of St Aloysius College Mangalore at 3 pm on August 26. Rahul Ramagundam, the author of the book, Michael Fernandes, trade unionist and brother of George Fernandes, Fr Melwyn Joseph Pinto SJ, rector St Aloysius College, and Fr Dr Praveen Martis SJ, principal, St Aloysius College, will be guests of honour.”

Colin D Silva, convenor, Dr Mona Mendonsa, associate professor, St Aloysius College, and William Pais, were present.

About George Fernandes

Trade unionist and politician George Fernandes (1930-2019) led an eventful life marked by struggles, victories and scandals. Rahul Ramagundam’s book ‘The Life and Times of George Fernandes’ is based on 12 years of research, offers a deep dive into who he was. George Fernandes was a native of Mangalore, born in Bejai in Mangalore city. His initial schooling was in Mangalore, before starting life as a trade unionist in Mumbai and starting his political career from the grassroot level. His gradual struggles took him to post of Defence Minister of India. He is one of the most admired statesmen and parliamentarian of India.

About the author

Prof Rahul Ramagundam, a historian and a professor at Jamia Millia Islamia University, who has a PhD in modern Indian history from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. His earlier books include a study of khadi as a political metaphor, and histories of Adivasi land rights movements as well as the politics of inclusion.

This biography ‘The life and times of George Fernandes’ took almost 12 years to complete. For this book, Ramagundam accessed a wide variety of archives and sources. One of the primary archives he consulted is Fernandes’ personal papers, which chronicle his decades-long political life. He also interviewed hundreds of people - Fernandes’ comrades and competitors, family, and friends - who have provided a varied texture to the portrait of this complicated personality.

 

 

 
  

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  • rajesh poojary, mangalor/abudhabi

    Thu, Aug 25 2022

    George fernandez is a gentle , corruption free politician. Current we are enjoying mangalore - mumbai train route Konkan railway only because of this gentleman efforts.

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  • Sense_shetty, Mangalore

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    George Fernandes is one of my favorite Politician. He was courageous and had the guts to take on the might of Mrs Indira Gandhi when she was at her pinnacle. Outright ,honest ..would call a spade a spade. Wouldn't even spare wrong doers within his own community .HE is the Architect of Konkan Railway and the Naval base at karwar. We should name some circles and roads in Mangalore / Udupi after him. A Big Salute to this man

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    Without George Saheb Konkan Railway would not have been possible.Today politicians are making press meet on filling pathholes....!!!

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    ಜಾರ್ಜ್ ಫರ್ನಾಂಡಿಸ್ ಮರೆಯಲಾಗದ ಮಹಾನುಭಾವರು...ಅವರೊಬ್ಬ ನಿರ್ಭೀತ ನಿಷ್ಕಳಂಕ ನಿಷ್ಟಾವಂತ ಅಪರೂಪದ ರಾಜಕಾರಣಿ.ಅವರಿಗೆ ಅವರೇ ಸಾಟಿ.

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    avv. avv. avv..matheregla gothupana vishaya...

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    " He was a 'Tiger' and has been a nightmare for CONgees." And Modiji is 10 times a night mare for all opposition party members. Using IT, ED, CBI and using law less operations to break coalition rule in the states by horse trading MLA's and promissing CM posts. Now they are playing Operation Chankya in New Delhi. (Double cross character)

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  • Brian Soans, Mangalore

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    George Fernandes, a great stalwart. Nice to see COLIN D Silva , of famous MEHNA plantations on stage. After so many years Colin DSilva us on center stage once again.

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  • Jagmohan bhandari, Bombay, udupi

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    All of a sudden many books on former defence minister and a terrific trade union leader George Fernandes are coming out. Recently read a book on george 'Bandh Samrat- tales of eternal rebel' authored by Chris Emmanuel Dsouza, a detailed and a well written book with simplistic lines. A must read for all karavali kannadigas. I was surprised to know that George conducted his first strike in mangalore with Amembala Balappa against CPC buses while he was a teenager! His later went to Bombay the city of dreams..and his early struggles and his rise bring tears to our eyes. Later during emergency he went underground and the police tortured his brother Lawrence sadistically. His hate towards indira and congress party increased. The author mentions that indira wanted to finish George Fernandes during emergency.Dsouza's book is like a thriller and felt proud reading george saabs accomplishments being a mangalorean. There will be a never a leader like George, he was unique.

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  • prakash, Manipal

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    Men like George Saab need to be revered and not savarkar... We must have George Saab's statue in Brahmagiri Circle... He was a person with a purpose and vision... A true statesman who can be compared with Atalji and Nehruji...

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  • Raj, Mangalore

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    George Fernandes has always been my favorite leader... very humble and down to earth. He was a 'Tiger' and has been a nightmare for CONgees.

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  • Arjun, India

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    Is there a mention about tea estate in Assam?

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  • N S Shetty, Surathkal

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    A Gentleman Politician.... Even as the Defense Minister travelled Economy Class and insisted on No Protocol.... One of the Architects of Konkan Railway....

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  • Ina D'Souza, Mangalore

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    Never have I seen the authors name on top of the book. Why it happened differently here. Congratulations for the long years of effort filled compilation and accomplishment.

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  • Raphael, Kinnigoli/Andheri West

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    Person who undergrounded during Indira's emergency period who revolted against government. Without any reason no one can do it. Mr. Fernandes even worked as conductor in Mumbai's BEST and on that time driver is none other person named John from Nidodi.

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  • Raphael, Kinnigoli/Andheri West

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    Latter Mr.George Fernandes entered BEST union, Kala-Peela Taxi Union, Railway's Union, Hotel Union and many more after inspired from P.D'Mello. During emergency period he had taken shelter in shaknli street, Mumbai in small home of Quadras's home (Union leader of Taxi Union). After some days Mr.George shifted to Dadar's home one more union leader.

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  • Alwyn, Canada

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    Thank you for your detailed comments. My father was a taxi driver in Bombay for 40years who is now 92 yrs old settled in Mangalore. My father talks about George Fernandes with a same comments you have narrated. Everyone has a great respect and honour for George Fernandes . May his soul Rest In Peace.

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  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Tue, Aug 23 2022

    A year before the emergency, he led the infamous railway strike in 1974 which brought the entire nation to a standstill, an act which made international headlines in those days.

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