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“We want to go in for suffering, and there may be torture. If we put the women in front the Government may hesitate to inflict on us all the penalty that they might otherwise inflict.”

Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Book:Young India

Work

This book offers a comprehensive look at the transformative period in India's history, highlighting the struggles and aspirations of the nation's youth as they navigated the complexities of colonial rule and the quest for independence. more

Author

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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