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Rajmohan Gandhi Reflects on India's Founding Fathers

Ideas of India

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Reflections on Post-Colonial Governance in India

This chapter examines India's governance journey after colonial rule, focusing on the shift from colonial powers to a new elite class of rulers. It critiques centralized planning's role in perpetuating poverty and corruption while advocating for free-market principles through the lens of influential political figures and historical contexts. The discussion highlights the relevance of the Swatantra Party's ideals in today's political landscape, emphasizing the need for a voice that champions individual rights and economic opportunities.

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