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Stafford Cripps

Gandhi has asked that the British Government should walk out of India and leave the Indian people to settle differences among themselves, even if it means chaos and confusion.

Stafford Cripps

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Gandhi wants the British to completely withdraw their control from India, allowing Indians to manage their own affairs without interference. He accepts that this process might lead to disorder and conflict as the people try to resolve their issues independently.

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