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The Dilemma of an Indian Liberal

Leading author and thinker Gucharan Das joins Milan Vaishnav for Grand Tamasha's season finale. Das shares his personal journey to becoming a liberal, which largely mirrors India's own democratic struggle.

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By Milan Vaishnav and Gucharan Das
Published on Jun 25, 2024

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Milan Vaishnav
Director and Senior Fellow, South Asia Program
Milan Vaishnav

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Gucharan Das

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