Salman Rushdie's "The Satanic Verses" returns to India after 36-year ban, sparking free speech debates.

After a 36-year ban, Salman Rushdie's controversial novel "The Satanic Verses" has returned to India. Limited copies are now available at Bahrisons Booksellers in Delhi-NCR for ₹1,999. The ban, imposed in 1988 under Rajiv Gandhi due to its perceived blasphemous content, was lifted by the Delhi High Court, which could not find the original ban notification. The book's return has sparked discussions on free speech and artistic expression, with readers expressing varied reactions.

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