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Telecom inventor, entrepreneur, development thinker, and policy maker. Author of “Redesign the World: A Global Call to Action” order at

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Thanks everyone for participating in Virtual Book Launch of my book “The Idea of Democracy. If you have missed it, here is link to watch - You may order your book on Amazon India here -
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Rathyatra in my Odisha. “Humanity moving in Harmony”.
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Some pictures from @RahulGandhi ’s great lecture at @CambridgeMBA during his visit to a fellow of @CambridgeJBS Cambridge University on “Learning to Listen in the 21st Century.” #BharatJodoYatra #RahulGandhiinCambridge
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Statement by over 200 Delhi University Teachers condemning Narendra Modi for his remarks on the late Rajiv Gandhi with actual signatures... Sharing some of them here.
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I am a Gujarati from mahatma Gandhi s and Sardar Patel’s soil. I can not believe that our PM Modi is also from the same soil. What is wrong with him? How can he go so low? Is he rattled?
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Pls, stop promoting and propagating lies about what @RahulGandhi said in #London . Were you there? Did you see the video?  Do you really know what he said? In what context?  What was the main message? #RahulGandhiInLondon
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YES. Very few people know this Fact. It was the first patent ever issues on handheld electronic device - now Smart phones & tablets. I had sued in cook county/Chicago courts in Toshiba, Casio, Sharp,HP,TI & Radioshack for patent infringement & they settled immediately.
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Electronic Diary Was Invented by @sampitroda . In 1975 He Filed Patent For Electronic Diary
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Thanks, @CambridgeMBA , for the warm welcome to #India 's leading Opposition leader and MP @RahulGandhi of the Indian National Congress. He will speak today as a visiting fellow of @CambridgeJBS on the topic of "Learning to Listen in the 21st Century".
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So Sad to see gandhi's image reduced in size . What is the purpose to repeat Gandhi's quote with oversize image of Modi? Have some sense pls. What are we trying to accomplish ?
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Spot the Mahatma. At Gandhi Smriti, Delhi.
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Rahul Gandhi's US trip aimed at promoting shared values of real democracy: Sam Pitroda @DeccanHerald @RahulGandhi @INCOverseas
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*Indian Elections 2024 - the headlines from abroad....* A compilation: “Will the outcome of India’s election increase intolerance” - Deutsche Welle “Modification of India is almost complete” - TIME Magazine. “India’s election: fixing a win by outlawing dissent damages…
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I am very disappointed with @TimesNow for their low professionalism and ethical standards as a major TV channel in India. I stay away from TV interviews with Indian TV channels and never participate on panel discussions at all because I have seen what they show.
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Rajiv Gandhi as I knew him
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ગાંધી પરિવારનો 'ગુજરાતી પડછાયો'!: 'રાહુલ ગાંધી દારૂ પીતા જ નથી, પપ્પુ નથી; પણ તેમણે ભયંકર વાંચ્યું છે... વિદેશમાં તેમને સાંભળીને લોકો કહે છે કે આ કોણ છે?'
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I am pained by the selective editing of my views on funding the historic NYAY scheme. My friend and Manifesto Committee Chairman @PChidambaram_IN has clearly stated the Congress Party’s position that the middle class will not be burdened in this interview.
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For me, every day is a day to remember Rajiv Gandhi. He provided needed political will to develop Telecom & IT institutions, infrastructure, and human capacity to help build new modern India.
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Talking to @ThePrintIndia 's Neelam Pandey, Sam Pitroda says that he stands by his remark on Balakot air strikes. He said that he didn't question the armed forces but wanted more answers from the govt.
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Because of the high demand from NRIs and political, business, academia, Intellectuals and media in EU and UK, President of the @INCIndia Indian National Congress Mr. @RahulGandhi will be visiting Germany on Aug 22 & 23rd and London on Aug 24 & 25th.
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We are all very socked and disappointed by comments by PM Modi about a great leader Rajiv Gandhi . How low one can get?
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So sad to see debate on TV on name #INDIA & comments by the #PM linking it to terror org & east India company. It is a national shame that we have to come to this level of discourse. Have we lost our mind ? What is wrong with us ? Pls have some respect & dignity.Pls.
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My heartfelt condolences to Ravish Kumar for the loss of your Mother. @ravishndtv
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I have noticed how BJP is again twisting three words from my interview to distort facts, divide us and hide their failures. Sad that they have nothing positive to offer.
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Sad to see ministers of the central government openly promoting lies on national TV during prime time without any shame. How low can you get? @MinistryWCD @MOMAIndia
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UAE trip begins now with Congress President @RahulGandhi arrival in Dubai for a two days. #RahulGandhiInUAE
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जिस अमेरिका ने डेढ़ साल अपना एंबेसेडर नहीं भेजा वो अचानक हमारी तारीफ करे तो दाल में कुछ काला जरूर है Thanks @4pmnews_network @RahulGandhi @INCOverseas @INCIndia
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Once again reputed @timesofindia does a bogus story titled “Rahul’s UK visit lays rift in Cong’s overseas outfit”-along with a picture of Rahul Gandhi. Shame on you @timesofindia that you would do this type bogus story without factcheck. This is a lie by reputed @timesofindia
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Here is the full Video of Rahul Gandhi’s Lecture at @CambridgeMBA @CambridgeJBS “The art of listening” when done consistently and diligently is “very powerful,” - @RahulGandhi #BharatJodoYatra #RahulGandhiinCambridge
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EVM DemocraZy
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I admired the stand taken by courageous teachers on PM modi’s comments on late PM Rajiv Gandhi. Teachers are the guardians of national knowledge,character, values, wisdom and morals. I wish more teachers would rise and speak the truth.
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I welcome & appreciate @RahulGandhi ’s decision not to celebrate his birthday this year owning to the #COVID19 crisis and the martyrdom of brave Indian soldiers.
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You are in politics to serve people with the values you believe in and practice in your own day to day life. Politics can not be a profession where you constantly look for positions, promotions, perks, and privileges.
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For all those who would be voting on May 12 th & 19 th I want to remind that the phones and computers you use is because PM Rajiv Gandhi in mid 1980s provided political will, policies, leadership, wisdom and needed funding to build foundation & platform to connect india.
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Misinformation campaign is launched and lies are being propagated about cancellation of Rahul Gandhi’s visit to London and interactions in the parliament.
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In this photo, the First is @RahulGandhi , and the person in the middle is my friend @jeremycorbyn , with me. Mr. Corbyn is a British Politician (here is a link to his Wikipedia - ) and not a @BBC executive. @BBCNews @BBCTwo
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#RajivGandhi 's vision of women empowerment has finally come true. Many leaders in the parliament and public, including #SoniaGandhi , discussed, debated and drafted this important bill to finally see the light. Congratulations. #WomenReservationBill
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Waiting at the @emirates lounge at the @DubaiAirports for a flight back to Delhi after a very successful and productive trip to UAE of Mr. @RahulGandhi , the President of @INCIndia Indian National Congress party.
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Today is the 78th birth anniversary of the Former Prime Minister of India, Mr. Rajiv Gandhi. I had the privilege to work closely with him on Initiatives related to Telecom, IT, and Technology missions. To me, he gave meaning to my life.
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Join progressive forces around the world, stand in solidarity with the athletes protesting in India, and hold the Indian government to account.
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Working together on Technology Missions in Rajiv Gandhi era in 1987- sweet memories of the good days in the past to share- @Jairam_Ramesh Jairam Ramesh and Sam Pitroda
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Today is very important for the future of the people of #Karnataka . Today is the time to vote. #KarnatakaAssemblyElection2023
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I welcome Mr. Ramesh, the author of an article on foreign hands in Open magazine, to check his facts. The article is full of lies, misinformation, and errors. @Openthemag
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I came to America in 1964. Indian community has come a long way in America in the last 55 years. Thanks to the quality education we all got in India at almost no cost. We are now global contributors.
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Thanks Mr. Dayashankar Mishra @DayashankarMi Appreciate your effort to summarized for Hindi audience.
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EVM और सैम पित्रोदा! सैम पित्रोदा, भारत में दूरसंचार क्रांति के जनक हैं. सैम का पूरा नाम सत्यनारायण पित्रोदा हुआ करता था, जो अमेरिका में काम करने के दौरान चेक पर बड़ा नाम होने के चलते बदल कर सैम कर दिया गया. सैम 1980 में अमेरिका में दुनिया की पहली डिजिटल कंपनियों में से एक…
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Today, I had a unique experience to visit the historical site of Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab that has inspired generations of Indians and reflect upon sacrifices that brought the dawn of freedom.
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Thanks a lot .
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@ANI @RahulGandhi Global conspiracy headed by @sampitroda is working.
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Indian National Congress 2024: 138, not out
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Why is the Govt trying to cancel the 56-year old lease of Herald House on specious grounds? Does it find National Herald, Navjivan & Qaumi Awaz inconvenient because they show truth to power? Is their growing print & digital presence undermining their agenda? #Freedom_Is_In_Peril
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Odia marathoner from UK, Madhusmita Jena, who ran Manchester marathon yesterday 16 Apr wearing a Sambalpuri Saree. Running a full marathon of 42.2 km in a sari is a fantastic achievement. She ran the full distance in a respectable time of 4 hr 50 mins. Just Wow!
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Join us with @OfficeOfRG
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For clarification pls, note that @RahulGandhi basically said the following: 1.Indian Democracy is Global Public Good. 2.The state of democracy in India is of concern. is an  Indian problem, and we will deal with it. #RahulGandhiInLondon
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नफरत के बाजार में मोहब्बत की दुकान...
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In light of what is happening in the country, it is important to listen to this basic message from Rajiv Gandhi former Prime Minister of India.
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Did you increase national debt by about 50%? How does this affect the burden on our future generation? How did Indian RS go to 70 per US dollar? We are lucky that oil was well below $90 a barrel. What would happen if it was at $140?
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My recent autobiography #DreamingBig is now available on Amazon as e-book at
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Pls, read this article carefully. I agree- If u get two years in jail for what @RahulGandhi said, hundreds of politicians & television. Personalities in India should also be in jail. #RahulGandhiDisqualification The Real Reason for Banishing Rahul Gandhi
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Mr. PM do you know that we are perhaps importing Rs. 82000 chores worth of cooking oil every year? Should we focus on this to create local jobs and improve income of our farmers?
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Perception of India changed with a large number of Indian engineers , doctors, scientists and academicians from IITs,IIMs and great Indian universities making substantial contributions to American economy.
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I came to America as a student in ‘73 when the perception of India was still mired in the stereotype of snake charmers. I’m glad that I’ve lived long enough to see the perception of India & the bonds between the two nations elevated beyond anyone’s imagination.
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सैम पित्रोदा की भविष्यवाणी- ‘लोकसभा चुनाव में पासा पलट देगी राहुल-प्रियंका की जोड़ी’ via @abpnewstv ABP News
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It is time for PM Modi to talk about real issues which affect the people of india. Did you create 100 million jobs you promised? Did you build 100 smart cities you promised? Did you double income of the farmers in 5 years? What did you really deliver on these?
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Mr @RahulGandhi will be speaking in Cambridge on Monday 23 May. He'll be in conversation with Dr. Shruti Kapila @shrutikapila on India at 75. Tickets are limited to University members but a recording will be available shortly afterward. Book here:
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I have been silently watching lies being spread on Indian Media, at a time to sensationalize news and mis-guide people on a variety of issues. Some of these lies have resulted in unnecessary court cases and damaged our relationships and our thriving democracy.
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In light of the ongoing national conversation on 2024 elections , EVM & VVPAT it is important to remind all of us that ”THE HAND THAT CASTS THE BALLET HOLDS THE DESTINY OF INDIA”. Be careful, concerned, committed and courageous.
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Everything about @OfficeOfRG was a paid media creation, this is the real Rahul Gandhi: Congress’s Sam Pitroda. Thanks @ThePrintIndia
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He never invited any foreign countries to help. I was there as an Indian professional with a logical, rational, and open mind, eyes, and ears. #RahulGandhiInLondon
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I am surprised and literally shocked at the nationwide response and associated discussion, debate and dialogue on my ANI interview of 22nd March 2019. #TRUTH
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Why are some people so agitated and ganged up in promoting lies and attacking @RahulGandhi all the time? Pls calm down. There are more imp. things to do in India to create jobs, improve the economy, reduce violence, improve environment, education, health services, and lot more.
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What is the sense in launching a well-orchestrated and well-organized personal attack based on lies and misinformation through elected leaders in collaboration with the media?  Is this what #Indian #democracy is all about? Is there some decency left in political discourse?
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I don’t know who is behind it but, it seems like it has gone viral. Rahul Gandhi is not coming to talk about Artificial Intelligence.
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Bringing an Indian perspective to Cambridge Rahul Gandhi, a leading figure of the Congress Party in India, speaks to Cambridge MBA students at Cambridge Judge Business School on the topic of Learning to Listen in the 21st Century. #RahulGandhiinCambridge
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Why are national TV media spending so much time, money, and energy on this? Why are they always quick to jump on @RahulGandhi without checking their own facts ? What are they all trying to accomplish? Is this fair?   #RahulGandhiInLondon
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Remembering Rajiv Gandhi !
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My heartfelt congratulations to @INCindia leaders and workers for a significant victory in the state elections today. In particular, my special thanks to IOC leaders and members for all the hard work on social media and local campaign.
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I have seen news in media that Rahul Gandhi is coming to the US to give a talk on Artificial Intelligence. This is FALSE information.
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#SenseWithSam Topic : 🇮🇳 Assembly Elections Date : 11th November, 2023. Saturday Time: 7.30pm IST 6am PST 8am CST 9am EST Please share it with all youths students who should listen about the future of India. Join the conversation through any of the below: - -…
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May I  request that before responding to these tweets, please take a deep breath and think before saying anything? Be respectful, dignified, truthful, factual, responsible, and a little generous. We need love and not hate. #RahulGandhiInLondon
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This year we will be celebrating 150th year of Gandhiji’s birthday. I hope some will learn to speak #TRUTH at least by October 2nd 2018.
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My heart felt condolences to the family and friends of #Oommen Chandy. He was a great #Congress leader who served as a #CM of Kerala. I had an opportunity to work with him on various initiatives in #kerala . He was a friend, well wisher and a generos person. I will miss him.
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The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas ( PBD) is celebrated this year in Varanasi from Jan 21st - 23rd. The original concept was to always celebrate PBD on Jan 9th the day Father of the nation Gandhiji arrived from South Africa to India. In the past, PBD was always held on Jan 9th.
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We need understanding and not misunderstanding. We must unite to take India forward for all the people - especially the poor, hungry, homeless, unemployed, and young. #RahulGandhiInLondon
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May 21st is the death anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi the Prime minister of India who dreamed of proud and inclusive India in the 21st century with growth and prosperity for all.
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I worry a lot about India because of growing LIES, MISTRUST, HATE, FEAR, EXCLUSION, UNIFORMITY, CONFIRMITY, VIOLENCE & TOP DOWN APPROACH to DEVELOPMENT.
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My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of @ahmedpatel Ahmedabhai Patel, who was a dedicated congress leader for over FOUR decades. I had the privilege of working with him since 1985.
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I am simply astonished. I would expect a little better sense and response from Indian media.  #RahulGandhiInLondon
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Getting ready for the NY Yatra around 3 pm EST !!! Come join us… @INCOverseas @INCIndia #BharatJodaYatra
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"I would like to open up law making process and would like to invite students also to participate in that"... @OfficeOfRG #RGinUS
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People of India have spoken. We respect the verdict of the people. I compliment BJP and congratulate @PMOIndia PM Narendra Modi for a great victory and wish him and the country all the best.
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Hundreds of students lined up at UC Berkley 30 min before hall opens to hear Rahul. #RGinUS .
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136 Years of Struggle and Sacrifice @INCIndia Foundation Day !!!
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Visit to Golden Temple was a divine life time experience and learning on the history of this great religion.
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