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19 Jun, 4 tweets, 3 min read
Who is #EbrahimRaisi, the next President of #Iran? I explain here:

thehindu.com/news/internati…
#EbrahimRaisi was reportedly a member of the so-called death commission that implemented Khomeini's decree to execute political prisoners in 1988 after the Iran-Iraq war. With his win, the clerical establishment has taken absolute control over all structures of power in #Iran.
#EbrahimRaisi, a loyal ally of #Iran's clerical establishment. In today's @the_hindu World. Image
Editorial

With #EbrahimRaisi's win, the conservatives have taken over all institutions of state power in Iran. But his presidency cones at a critical time for Iran. There are signs that the revolution is ageing. #Iran

thehindu.com/opinion/editor…

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Israel and the UAE reach historic deal which will normalise relations between the countries. UAE will be the third Arab country, after Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994, opening formal diplomatic ties with Israel. Next could be Saudi Arabia.
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28 May 20
In Oct 1939, the month Congress asked its provincial ministers to resign, Savarkar met British Viceroy Linlithgow in Bombay and pledged his cooperation. He told the Viceroy that the British govt 'must now work with the support of the Hindus..old antagonism no longer necessary.'
Gandhi said in Aug1942, 'Hindus like Moonje & Savarkar who believe in the doctrine of the sword may seek to keep Muslims under Hindu domination. I dont represent them. I represent Congress.' Godse, during the trial, called Savarkar 'the most faithful advocate of the Hindu cause'.
In 1911 Savarkar wrote a clemency plea. In 1913 he wrote another, pledging to "serve govt in any capacity they like, for as many conversion is conscientious, so I hope my future conduct would be. By keeping me in jail nothing can be got in comparison to what would be otherwise.'
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23 Aug 19
In Oct 1939, the month Congress asked its provincial ministers to resign, Savarkar met British Viceroy Linlithgow in Bombay and pledged his cooperation. He told the Viceroy that the British govt 'must now work with the support of the Hindus..old antagonism no longer necessary.'
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In 1911 Savarkar wrote a clemency letter. In 1913 he wrote another, pledging to "serve govt in any capacity they like, for as many conversion is conscientious, so I hope my future conduct would be. By keeping me in jail nothing can be got in comparison to what would be otherwise.
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