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‘If I didn’t write what moved me, it’d be like putting myself in prison’

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‘If I didn’t write what moved me, it’d be like putting myself in prison’. (2026, October 5). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/talk-to-al-jazeera/2026/10/5/if-i-didnt-write-what-moved-me-itd-be-like-putting-myself-in-prison?traffic_source=rss

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Arundhati Roy, an award-winning author known for addressing social injustice, discusses her approach to writing about politically charged topics without fear. Since winning the Booker Prize in 1997 with her debut novel, Roy has continued to critique the Indian government's treatment of its citizens and environmental policies, often participating in protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration. While she faces criticism from those who view her as divisive or anti-India, Roy remains optimistic about impending political change despite ongoing scandals.

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Award-winning author Arundhati Roy, known for her debut novel that won the Booker Prize in 1997, continues to address social injustice through both fiction and nonfiction works. As an outspoken critic of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, she describes India as a "super poor nation" with a government that disempowers its citizens and stifles dissent. Roy's activism includes participating in protests against Modi's policies, while also writing extensively on political issues. While her supporters view her as relentless in challenging the establishment, critics accuse her of being divisive and anti-India. Despite facing numerous scandals, she remains optimistic about impending political change in the country.

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Award-winning author Arundhati Roy discusses her work which focuses on social injustice, and why she’s not afraid to address politically charged topics.

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‘If I didn’t write what moved me, it’d be like putting myself in prison’ · assertive framing

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Award-winning author Arundhati Roy discusses her work which focuses on social injustice, and why she’s not afraid to address politically charged topics. asserted

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Since winning the Booker Prize in 1997 for her debut novel, author Arundhati Roy has not shied away from political issues. asserted

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Whether she is writing fiction, nonfiction, or political essays, she focuses on social injustice. asserted

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The internationally acclaimed writer is an outspoken critic of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration. asserted

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She describes India as a super poor nation, with a government that disempowers its citizens and silences dissent. asserted

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Her activism goes beyond the pages of her books – she has also taken part in demonstrations against Modi’s policies. asserted

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Supporters describe her as unrelenting in holding the political establishment to account. asserted

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But critics accuse her of being divisive and anti-India. asserted

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Despite what she calls scandal after scandal in the country, she is optimistic that political change is on the way. asserted

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