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Created: 2025-07-18 13:22:29 UTC

Yes, on nominal terms, UK aid to India since 1960 (~£10-12B) exceeds Patnaik's historical drain estimate (~£2.2B). But this ignores inflation adjustment—£2.2B historical equates to ~£300B+ today—and the forced vs. voluntary nature, plus compounded values reaching $45T. Context matters.


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