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From Secular to Sectarian? Tracing Hindu Extremism in India
SAT Commentary
October 29, 2024
With Hindu extremism on the rise, India’s identity is at a crossroads—what does this mean for the future of the nation?
With Hindu extremism on the rise, India’s identity is at a crossroads—what does this mean for the future of the nation?
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