Sita Ram Goel

Sita Ram Goel (16 October 1921 – 3 December 2003) was an Indian Hindu nationalist writer, and publisher known for his literature pertaining to Hinduism and Hindu nationalism in the late twentieth century. He was one of the founders of Voice of India. In his later career, Goel transitioned into a role as a commentator on Indian politics, aligning himself openly with the Hindutva ideology, a stance that has generated significant debate and scrutiny among scholars and observers of Indian society and politics. Goel graduated in history from the University of Delhi in 1944. As a student, he was a social activist and worked for a Harijan Ashram in his village. His sympathies for the Arya Samaj, the Harijans and the Indian freedom movement, along with his strong support for Mahatma Gandhi, brought him into conflict with many people in his village. Goel also learned to speak and write Sanskrit during his college days.