Description:
The Deoliwallahs sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of Indian history--the internment of Chinese Indians following the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The book draws parallels with Japanese American internment during World War II and, utilizing personal testimonies of survivors, highlights the universal themes of identity, citizenship, and the consequences of fear-driven policies.
Review Quotes:
"The Deoliwallahs pierces the orbit of well-known geopolitical exemplifications with a long overdue chronicle of the persecution of India's Chinese community. In this book, we not only encounter the power of firsthand narratives of those interned, scaffolded by meticulous research and documentation, but also witness for ourselves the unfolding of how arbitrary, but still concrete forces shape fundamental questions about nation, identity, and belonging."
--Payal Banerjee "coauthor of India and China: Rethinking Borders and Security"