Ravichandran, previously convicted in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, has begun a fresh journey following his early release after 32 years in prison. He has inaugurated a bookstore and publishing house in Rajakambeeram, close to Madurai in Tamil Nadu.
In an interview with ANI, he expressed that the encouragement from the community motivated his rehabilitation and inspired him to contribute to society.
“I was in jail for 32 years, thinking about how to recover. But the way people welcomed me after my release gave me encouragement and hope. Before the release, Tamil Nadu political leaders and people supported us and I thought that I should do something for society. So I started a publishing called “Kara,” which I hope will help me and the Tamil community. I have written three books while in prison. I am going to write about prison life and cases and some unrecorded data from this case,” he said.
Ravichandran highlighted that certain undisclosed details pertaining to the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case will be revealed in his forthcoming books.
“I have written the book ‘Rajiv Gandhi Assassination’s Top Secret’ to enlighten people about the cases. There is some information that is yet to be revealed. This information is in the Supreme Court order copy. So I am going to write all this in the coming book to inform people,” he added.
In the preceding year, Ravichandran was one of the seven convicts granted early release by the Supreme Court.
During his time in prison, he authored three Tamil books titled “Rajiv Kolai (assassination) Top Secret”, “Oru Kannamoochi Aatam! Eluvar Viduthalaiyum Indiaya Arasamaippum!,” and “Eluvar Viduthalaiya? Oruvar Vidhuthalaiya? Unmaiyum, Urutalum.”
He has now published his fourth book, a collection of poetry titled “Siraimozhi.”
Ravichandran’s resolve to begin anew and follow his writing passion is undeniably motivating. His transition from imprisonment to entrepreneurship underscores the resilience and ingenuity within individuals.