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In Madras, on the other hand, the Hindus are 89 per cent. against 6 per cent. of Moslems, and, therefore, numbers would give no adequate representation to Moslem opinion.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “In Madras, on the other hand, the Hindus are 89 per cent. against 6 per cent. of Moslems, and, therefore, numbers would…”
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Morley contrasts the demographic situation in Madras, indicating inadequate representation for Moslems.
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