India Bachchan’s Madhushala Controversy: Gandhi’s Verdict on Teetotaler Poet by News Analysis India January 17, 2026 by News Analysis India January 17, 2026 Harivansh Rai Bachchan, the doyen of Hindi poetry, crafted ‘Madhushala’—a symphony of 135 quatrains that became a cultural phenomenon. Released amid pre-independence fervor, the book sold out instantly. But whispers …
