Locking Down the Poor: The Pandemic and India’s Moral Centre by Harsh Mander is a powerful, reflective work on India’s social conscience during the COVID-19 crisis. Written with moral urgency and compassion, it examines how the pandemic exposed deep inequalities and tested the nation’s commitment to dignity, justice, and care.
Through sharp observation and humane storytelling, this book invites readers to think about public policy, poverty, and the human cost of exclusion. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in contemporary India, social justice, and the ethical questions raised by a national emergency.
