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प्रश्न
Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words.
Nelson Mandela in his inauguration speech says, “We, who were outlaws not so long ago, have today been given the rare privilege to be host to the nations of the world on our own soil.”
What is the significance of this statement with reference to the political system that prevailed before this?
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उत्तर
The significance of Mandela's statement lies in highlighting the profound transformation from the apartheid system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa to democratic governance. This shift allowed those previously marginalized and criminalized to now welcome global nations as equals on their own land, marking a significant victory for human rights and justice.
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