Prime Minister Modi nominated C Sadanandan Master, a victim of brutal political violence, to the Rajya Sabha. Sadanandan, whose legs were hacked off by CPM workers in 1994 for his RSS affiliation, exemplifies resilience. Despite the attack, he continued to advocate against violence and promote Hindutva.
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