Banu Mushtaq, the International Booker Prize winner, affirmed her commitment to India. She dismissed suggestions of seeking asylum in London. During a book promotion event, she was offered asylum due to perceived unrest in India. Banu clarified her intention to remain in India. She also shared her experiences with the Booker Prize.
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