about American presidents without naming them". The main character is named Karam Singh Kirti, with Kirti meaning a worker in Punjabi - a term often used by the left wing in Punjab. The Communist Part of India (Marxist), with which Surjeet was affiliated, was unhappy at the description of Surjeet in the novel. References External links DeshSewak A Punjabi newspaper started by Surjeet. 1916 births 2008 deaths Communist Party of India (Marxist) politicians from Punjab, India Indian atheists Former Sikhs Punjabi people General Secretaries of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) Rajya Sabha members from Punjab, India People from Jalandhar district