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C. Y. Chintamani

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  • C Y Chintamani: The Liberal Editor, Politician
    • "In the first half of the 20th century, C Y Chintamani was among the few liberal Indian politicians balancing between opposing the British Raj and the Gandhian method of civil disobedience" — establishes his distinctive liberal position caught between competing nationalist strategies
    • "He conceded to newspaper proprietors the right to frame the paper's agenda and hire/fire people at will. However, he reserved to himself the right to decide the content and everyday management of the paper" — articulates Chintamani's doctrine of editorial independence, the core of his professional identity

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