''Sadhara Jesang No Salo'' ( Brother-in-law of Sadhara Jesang) is a 1962

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novel in two parts, written by Indian writer

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. The novel narrates a story of Sadharo, a vegetable vendor, who eventually becomes the prime minister of a country.

History

''Sadhara Jesang No Salo'' was serialized in '' Sandesh'', a Gujarati language daily published from

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, in 52 installments from January to December 1961. Madia published the novel as a book into two parts in 1962.

Synopses

This novel considers the high-end politics of the national leaders and the democratic working procedures of post independent India. The novel is set in a fictional land named 'Suvarnadvip'. Sadharo Jesang is the protagonist. Sadharo, a vegetable vendor, is selected by the Prajamandal Party and its party president Sevakram as their candidate for Prime Minister and Sadharo is eventually elected. Among the many other characters depicted is a European woman, Flora, who has settled in Suvarnadvip and played a major role in the politics of Suvarnadvip. Various scams and corruptions unfold. The government puts undue influence and pressure on the judges of the Supreme Court. The government's promise to give gold to every citizen is fulfilled in a strange manner.

Sequel

Madia wrote a sequel novel ''Sadhara Na Sala No Salo'' in 1967 in which the story progresses. It was serialized in the Gujarati daily newspaper ''

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'', and published as a book in 1968.

Reception

''Sadhara Jesang No Salo'' received positive reviews from critics including

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, Madhusoodan Parekh and Balwant Jani. Madhusoodan Parekh called it a "political satirical novel". Balwant Jani, Gujarati writer and critic, acclaimed the language of the novel and considered the novel as the "milestone" of Gujarati satirical fiction.

References

{{reflist 1962 Indian novels Gujarati-language novels Novels set in the 20th century Indian humour Novels first published in serial form