It was a return to the land of his origin, after many years. As he wove his way across the country, he spoke to Dibang about his life, his work and the years of living under the shadow of death.

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    What do you have to say to Muslims in India who are upset with you?
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    Do you feel bad that there was so much controversy over Satanic     Verses?
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    What do you have to say about the demonstrations that were held in     Delhi in protest against your visit?
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    If you speak to those who demonstrated aginst you, what would you     tell them?
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    You ou have the reputation of being a controversial writer and that    you write only to create a controversy.
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    Did you ever imagine that there would be such a controversy over the    Satanic Verses when you wrote the book?
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    How has the fatwa issued against you affected you writing?
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    How did it affect your private life?
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    You wanted to come to India earlier but there was a controversy about     it. What do you have to say on the matter?
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    What kind of changes have you obeserved that have taken place in     India?
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