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Blood and tears are going to be our lot, whether we like them or not. Our blood and tears will flow maybe the parched soil of India needs them so that the fine flower of freedom may grow again.

Jawaharlal Nehru

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Jawaharlal Nehru
Age: 74 †
Born: 1889
Born: November 14
Died: 1964
Died: May 27
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Former Prime Minister Of India
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