He explained that his suggestion was a consequence of the failure by the United States and the Soviet Union to have the “faith and moral courage” to stop the arms race. The reporters nodded vigorously in assent, as denunciations of the superpowers for militarism were a rhetorical staple in India. “It may be,” King continued, “that just as India had to take the lead and show the world that national independence could be achieved non-violently, so India may have to take the lead and call for universal disarmament, and if no other nation will join her immediately, India should declare itself for
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