“What could have been done differently” ‘Burning Pyres, Mass Graves and a State That Failed Its People’

The book “Burning Pyres, Mass Graves and a State That Failed Its People” by Harsh Mander sheds light on the tragedies and failures during the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Mander emphasizes the lack of government measures and citizen compassion as contributing factors to the crisis. The discussion also addresses the inequalities in the healthcare system and the importance of remembering the past to prevent its recurrence. Mander advocates for a just society and a robust healthcare system accessible to all.