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Bhupenbabu

A friend and fellow student from Gandhi's London days.

minor

Also known as Bhupenbabu

First appearance: part i xiii in london at last

Bhupenbabu shows up with force in Clerk and Bearer. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Congress secretary who directs Gandhi to Sjt.
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Bhupenbabu first appears in 0015 part i xiii in london at last.

In Clerk and Bearer: Congress secretary who directs Gandhi to Sjt. Ghosal for work.

Later, in The Stain of Indigo: Host in Calcutta where Gandhi stays before departing for Champaran.

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Early friends and coworkers
  • Nationalist leaders and coworkers

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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