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Every great revolution, whether it is right or not, we really know has any vital, urgent need to basis. It comes not just from itself.

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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