Released after 35 years!


	Released after 35 years!

hitchhiker08

3-5-2008 11:18 PM

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achievements, freedom, india, kashmir singh

hitchhiker08 says:

Salute the indomitable spirit. Was watching him on the news after he returned to his village in India - he gave a parting shot; 'so what if I spent 35 years of my life in jail for India - for my country I could spend another 35!'

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