A Quote by Nandan Nilekani

It's because Gandhi believed in villages and because the British ruled from the cities; therefore, Nehru thought of New Delhi as an un-Indian city.

Nandan Nilekani

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Because Believed British British Rule Cities City Delhi Gandhi Indian Nehru New Ruled Therefore Thought Villages

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Nandan Nilekani
Indian - Politician
Born: June 2, 1955

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