Exclusive: C. Sadanandan Master's Journey of Resilience and Political Mission
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C. Sadanandan Master, a survivor of political violence in Kerala, shares his journey from victim to resilience. Nominated to the Rajya Sabha by PM Modi, he aims for overall development, reflecting on his past as an RSS member and the brutal attack he endured in 1994. n18oc_india
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