"In the hinterland, people
seem to want a strong man for
PM (Prime Minister), not
necessarily a gentleman.”
Coomi Kapoor, consulting editor,
The Indian Express, May 22, 2019
"My Lord (Ripon), there are no lions in the path... If there is any
obstruction, it comes from a very poor class of animals. But ever if there are lions in the way, I am
prepared to go before your Lordship. Let them eat me up, and while they are eating me, your Lordship may discreetly retire.”
Behramji Malabari on entreating viceroy Lord Ripon to introduce legislation to prohibit infant marriage and enforced widowhood quoted......