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John Morley: “But this, at all events, must be common sense--for the Governor-General and the European members of his Council to have…”

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But this, at all events, must be common sense--for the Governor-General and the European members of his Council to have at their side a man who knows the country well, who belongs to the country and who can give him the point of view of an Indian.
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John Morley

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Morley advocates for the inclusion of Indian voices in governance to provide valuable insights.

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