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Edmund Burke: Wars contrary to policy and contrary to public faith were carrying on in various parts of India.

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Wars contrary to policy and contrary to public faith were carrying on in various parts of India.
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Edmund Burke

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Burke highlights the ongoing wars in India that contradict both policy and public faith, raising concerns about British actions.

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