‘Alphabetica: A Satire on Majoritarianism’ by Kaushik RoyFor a body politic to function efficiently, all its constituents need to work in harmony. A mutual reliance is built in to their relationship, and the notion of first among equals ceases to exist. But is that really the case in society? Identity has become an inescapable facet of politics and discourse. Identity has formed, divided, even decimated, nations, and it is here that perceptions of majoritarian and minority assertion or victimhood have gained currency. In his debut novel Alphabetica: A Satire on Majoritarianism, Kaushik Roy explores some of these themes, using the typewriter and the interplay involving its various characters or keys as a metaphor for societal relations, and their experiences with harmony and disorder, fraternity and deep-seated prejudice.Click here to watch the interview.