Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Arundhati Roy’s new book, Mother Mary Comes to Me, tells the story of her mother while also delving into her own childhood, family, relationships and journey as a writer. But in this conversation with Newslaundry, Roy goes beyond the pages of the book to speak candidly about contemporary politics, student protests and the state of Indian democracy.
The conversation covers the Jantar Mantar demonstration, India’s education system, Narendra Modi’s politics and public image, elections and democratic institutions, the Narmada and Bastar movements, the environment, and growing social inequality. Roy argues that the current student movement cannot be viewed simply through the narrow lens of exams or education – it reflects a wider political and social discontent.
She also opens up about her mother, her childhood and the experiences that shaped her as a writer.
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Arundhati Roy’s new book, Mother Mary Comes to Me, tells the story of her mother while also delving into her own childhood, family, relationships and journey as a writer. But in this conversation with Newslaundry, Roy goes beyond the pages of the book to speak candidly about contemporary politics, student protests and the state of Indian democracy.
The conversation covers the Jantar Mantar demonstration, India’s education system, Narendra Modi’s politics and public image, elections and democratic institutions, the Narmada and Bastar movements, the environment, and growing social inequality. Roy argues that the current student movement cannot be viewed simply through the narrow lens of exams or education – it reflects a wider political and social discontent.
She also opens up about her mother, her childhood and the experiences that shaped her as a writer.
Watch the full conversation on Newslaundry Hindi’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=a_Wkz9MbnSQ&t=6s
Subscribe to Newslaundry: pages.razorpay.com/nlsm
Join the NL-TNM Book Club: newslaundry.com/book-club
Join us on WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va61PEo0QeacOqU9vr2k
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