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I have maintained that the people of India are ahead of their governments. The people of India are at least 10 to 15 years ahead of their governments.

P. Chidambaram

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P. Chidambaram
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: September 16
Indian Politician
Lawyer
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Palaniappan Chidambaram
Maintained
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