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The Modi Raj 1: The chaiwallah's son

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Foundations of Leadership and Nationalism

This chapter explores the early ambitions of a prominent political figure influenced by the RSS, a right-wing Hindu nationalist organization, in 1950s Varnagar. Through personal anecdotes and traditional practices, it illustrates the deep-rooted themes of patriotism and sacrifice that shape the individual's journey and intertwine with Modi's path.

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