The Great Speeches of Modern IndiaThe Great Speeches of Modern India tells the story of modern India through its speeches. Here are all the classics from Tilak, Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Ambedkar, L.K. Advani, Manmohan Singh, Indira Gandhi, and here are also some rare speeches—Satyajit Ray on cinema, Vikram Seth on his school days and Godse’s defence of his assassination of Gandhi. Stimulating, informative, and full of rare gems, The Great Speeches of Modern India is a must on every bookshelf. |
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On the inauguration of the Muslim League 1906 | |
Game preservation in India 1901 | |
How and why I adopted the Hindu religion 1902 | |
Freedom is my birthright 1917 | |
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