1st Edition

The Russian Revolution and The Indian Freedom Struggle From the Pages of History, A Vision for the Future

Edited By Jaya Mehta Copyright 2026
208 Pages 26 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

208 Pages 26 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book offers a collection of articles examining connections between two transformative historical movements: the Russian Revolution and India's fight for independence from British colonial rule. Rather than traditional academic analyses, these articles capture the voice of the Communist leadership in India as they navigated the complex task of applying Marxist principles to India's unique... Read more

Preface: Pages from History: A Vision for the Future 

Carry Forward the Message of the Great October Socialist Revolution 

S. Sudhakar Reddy

Part 1: Theoretical Foundations

Introduction (Part 1) 

1. The Revolution of all Revolutions 

R. Palme Dutt

2. The Theoretical Significance of the October Revolution 

Prabhat Patnaik

3. Draft Theses on National and Colonial Question 

V.I. Lenin

4. Supplementary Theses on National and Colonial Question 

M.N. Roy

Part 2: Pre-Independence Period

Introduction (Part 2) 

5. October Socialist Revolution and Impact on India and Asia 

C. Rajeshwara Rao

6. Great October and India’s National Movement 

G. Adhikari

7. India’s Freedom Struggle and the October Revolution 

C. Achutha Menon

8. Bhagat Singh and HSRA Heard the Call of he October Revolution 

Bijoy Kumar Sinha

9. Revolution of 1917 and Impact on Indian Women 

Hajrah Begum

Part 3: Post-Independence Period

Introduction (Part 3) 

10. Long Live October Revolution 

Ajoy Ghosh

11. November Revolution and Under-Developed Countries 

B.T. Ranadive

12. Great October brought Cultural Renaissance 

Rajeev Saxena

13. Message of October Revolution Cannot be Blurred 

A.B. Bardhan

14. Revolution that Lit Great Flame 

D. Raja

15. October Revolution: Few Lessons 

Shameem Faizee

Introduction to Authors

Biography

Jaya Mehta is Senior Economist currently serving as Head of the academic and research wing at the Joshi-Adhikari Institute of Social Studies (JAISS), India.