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    A Tale of Two Elections
William Dalrymple reflects on the current pivotal elections in India and Afghanistan where religion, identity and economics will all help to determine the outcomes.
William Dalrymple reflects on the current pivotal elections in India and Afghanistan where religion, identity and economics will all help to determine the outcomes. Feeling a mixture of unease and optimism, he celebrates, nevertheless, the good news that "democracy is an unstoppable force in south and central Asia."
Producer: Sheila Cook.
Last on
            Sun 13 Apr 2014
            08:48
        
        ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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A Point of View: Casting the vote in India and Afghanistan
 
                As India and Afghanistan go to the polls, historian William Dalrymple reflects on the similarities and differences between the two countries.
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| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Presenter | William Dalrymple | 
| Producer | Sheila Cook | 
Broadcasts
- Fri 11 Apr 2014 20:50ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Sun 13 Apr 2014 08:48ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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