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“Centralization as a system is inconsistent with a non-violent structure of society.”

Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Book:All Men Are Brothers

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All Men Are Brothers

This book delves into the lives and relationships of individuals, highlighting the bonds that unite people across different backgrounds and circumstances. more

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A leader of the Indian independence movement, lawyer, politician, and social activist, Mahatma Gandhi is revered as the 'Father of the Nation'. He advocated for non-violence and unity between Hindus and Muslims, leading the Indian struggle for independence and profoundly influencing history both in India and around the world. more

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