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“The burning embers within me burst into flame / My body becomes a fire-lit torch. / Ho someone! Send for the mid-wife.”

Quote by Amrita Pritam

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Amrita Pritam was an Indian writer born on August 31, 1919, and passed away on October 31, 2005. Known for her strong sense of nationalism and profound social criticism, she is a significant figure in modern Indian literature. Her works are renowned for their deep portrayal of the culture of the Punjab region in northern India. more

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