Politics, Propaganda and GBV on The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy

The Ministry of Utmost Happiness is a journey into the dark underside of modern India, where politics, propaganda, and gender-based violence combine to define people's destinies. In the drapes of characters intertwined together, the novel presents a view of the manipulative power of political bombast and stealthy ways in which it feeds social division and violence.

It digs deep into the lives of the marginalized groups: women and transgender, wherein it brings out the disastrous effects of gender-based violence. The novel shows these characters' lives through a systemic oppression and discrimination system in Indian society. It is much more than a political criticism, as it challenges its readers to face the worst of what our time may bring, and work harder for a better, brighter future. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness explores and probes at the complex crossroads where power, identity, and oppression intermingle, creating a rich, powerful, and thought-provoking exploration of humanity.

Keywords: Gender studies, politics, oppression, marginalization